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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.86, 1,352.87 and 486.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.86, 1,352.87 and 486.34 is: 727.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.86 : 1,352.87 = 486.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.86/1,352.87 = 486.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.86x = 1,352.87 × 486.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.86x = 657,950.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,950.81/903.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.94

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