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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.95, 1,347.82 and 887.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.95, 1,347.82 and 887.55 is: 1,323.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.95 : 1,347.82 = 887.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.95/1,347.82 = 887.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.95x = 1,347.82 × 887.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.95x = 1,196,257.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,257.64/903.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.37

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