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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.02, 1,355.52 and 287.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.02, 1,355.52 and 287.61 is: 431.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.02 : 1,355.52 = 287.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.02/1,355.52 = 287.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.02x = 1,355.52 × 287.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.02x = 389,861.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,861.11/904.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.25

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