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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.83, 1,356.30 and 611.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.83, 1,356.30 and 611.87 is: 918.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.83 : 1,356.30 = 611.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.83/1,356.30 = 611.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.83x = 1,356.30 × 611.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.83x = 829,872.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,872.50/903.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.18

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