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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.99, 926.98 and 603.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.99, 926.98 and 603.14 is: 904.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.99 : 926.98 = 603.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.99/926.98 = 603.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.99x = 926.98 × 603.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.99x = 559,092.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,092.57/617.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.70

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