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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.88, 1,355.76 and 540.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.88, 1,355.76 and 540.92 is: 811.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.88 : 1,355.76 = 540.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.88/1,355.76 = 540.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.88x = 1,355.76 × 540.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.88x = 733,357.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,357.70/903.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.34

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