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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.96, 1,356.08 and 287.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.96, 1,356.08 and 287.82 is: 431.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.96 : 1,356.08 = 287.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.96/1,356.08 = 287.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.96x = 1,356.08 × 287.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.96x = 390,305.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,305.51/903.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.77

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