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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.83, 1,355.13 and 579.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.83, 1,355.13 and 579.42 is: 868.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.83 : 1,355.13 = 579.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.83/1,355.13 = 579.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.83x = 1,355.13 × 579.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.83x = 785,189.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,189.42/903.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.74

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