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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603, 902.59 and 505.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603, 902.59 and 505.62 is: 756.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603 : 902.59 = 505.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603/902.59 = 505.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603x = 902.59 × 505.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603x = 456,366.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,366.29/603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.83

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