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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.11, 1,355.73 and 287.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.11, 1,355.73 and 287.65 is: 431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.11 : 1,355.73 = 287.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.11/1,355.73 = 287.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.11x = 1,355.73 × 287.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.11x = 389,975.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,975.73/904.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.34

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