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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.09, 1,352.70 and 609.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.09, 1,352.70 and 609.60 is: 913.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.09 : 1,352.70 = 609.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.09/1,352.70 = 609.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.09x = 1,352.70 × 609.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.09x = 824,605.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,605.92/903.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.09

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