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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.86, 1,355.88 and 287.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.86, 1,355.88 and 287.66 is: 431.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.86 : 1,355.88 = 287.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.86/1,355.88 = 287.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.86x = 1,355.88 × 287.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.86x = 390,025.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,025.66/903.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.51

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