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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.98, 1,355.97 and 287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.98, 1,355.97 and 287.69 is: 431.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.98 : 1,355.97 = 287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.98/1,355.97 = 287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.98x = 1,355.97 × 287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.98x = 390,092.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,092.23/903.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.53

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