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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.86, 1,347.90 and 804.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.86, 1,347.90 and 804.31 is: 1,199.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.86 : 1,347.90 = 804.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.86/1,347.90 = 804.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.86x = 1,347.90 × 804.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.86x = 1,084,125.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,125.43/903.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.44

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