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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.88, 1,356.36 and 579.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.88, 1,356.36 and 579.36 is: 869.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.88 : 1,356.36 = 579.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.88/1,356.36 = 579.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.88x = 1,356.36 × 579.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.88x = 785,820.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,820.73/903.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.39

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