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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.12, 832.92 and 503.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.12, 832.92 and 503.91 is: 695.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.12 : 832.92 = 503.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.12/832.92 = 503.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.12x = 832.92 × 503.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.12x = 419,716.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,716.72/603.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.91

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