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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.95, 1,356.76 and 803.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.95, 1,356.76 and 803.35 is: 1,203.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.95 : 1,356.76 = 803.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.95/1,356.76 = 803.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.95x = 1,356.76 × 803.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.95x = 1,089,953.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,953.15/905.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.11

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