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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.87, 1,357.29 and 557.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.87, 1,357.29 and 557.91 is: 837.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.87 : 1,357.29 = 557.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.87/1,357.29 = 557.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.87x = 1,357.29 × 557.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.87x = 757,245.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,245.66/903.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.78

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