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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.90, 1,146.40 and 603.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.90, 1,146.40 and 603.90 is: 903.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.90 : 1,146.40 = 603.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.90/1,146.40 = 603.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.90x = 1,146.40 × 603.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.90x = 692,310.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,310.96/765.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.92

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