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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.96, 1,355.53 and 287.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.96, 1,355.53 and 287.55 is: 431.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.96 : 1,355.53 = 287.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.96/1,355.53 = 287.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.96x = 1,355.53 × 287.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.96x = 389,782.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,782.65/903.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.19

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