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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.93, 870.78 and 603.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.93, 870.78 and 603.24 is: 832.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.93 : 870.78 = 603.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.93/870.78 = 603.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.93x = 870.78 × 603.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.93x = 525,289.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,289.33/630.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.56

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