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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.44, 1,150.26 and 603.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.44, 1,150.26 and 603.10 is: 903.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.44 : 1,150.26 = 603.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.44/1,150.26 = 603.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.44x = 1,150.26 × 603.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.44x = 693,721.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,721.81/767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.94

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