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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.93, 1,354.17 and 721.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.93, 1,354.17 and 721.11 is: 1,080.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.93 : 1,354.17 = 721.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.93/1,354.17 = 721.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.93x = 1,354.17 × 721.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.93x = 976,505.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,505.53/903.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.29

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