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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.93, 1,315.59 and 603.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.93, 1,315.59 and 603.15 is: 904.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.93 : 1,315.59 = 603.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.93/1,315.59 = 603.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.93x = 1,315.59 × 603.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.93x = 793,498.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,498.11/876.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.86

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