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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.87, 1,355.79 and 287.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.87, 1,355.79 and 287.62 is: 431.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.87 : 1,355.79 = 287.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.87/1,355.79 = 287.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.87x = 1,355.79 × 287.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.87x = 389,945.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,945.04/903.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.42

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