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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.69, 906.93 and 524.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.69, 906.93 and 524.49 is: 787.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.69 : 906.93 = 524.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.69/906.93 = 524.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.69x = 906.93 × 524.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.69x = 475,675.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,675.72/603.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.95

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