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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631, 870.89 and 603.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631, 870.89 and 603.33 is: 832.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631 : 870.89 = 603.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631/870.89 = 603.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631x = 870.89 × 603.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631x = 525,434.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,434.06/631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.70

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