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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.86, 1,355.39 and 287.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.86, 1,355.39 and 287.61 is: 431.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.86 : 1,355.39 = 287.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.86/1,355.39 = 287.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.86x = 1,355.39 × 287.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.86x = 389,823.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,823.72/903.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.29

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