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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.24, 1,359.79 and 616.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.24, 1,359.79 and 616.52 is: 928.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.24 : 1,359.79 = 616.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.24/1,359.79 = 616.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.24x = 1,359.79 × 616.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.24x = 838,337.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,337.73/903.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.15

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