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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.84, 1,353.76 and 561.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.84, 1,353.76 and 561.12 is: 840.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.84 : 1,353.76 = 561.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.84/1,353.76 = 561.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.84x = 1,353.76 × 561.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.84x = 759,621.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,621.81/903.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.44

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