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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.20, 1,364.10 and 603.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.20, 1,364.10 and 603.40 is: 903.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.20 : 1,364.10 = 603.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.20/1,364.10 = 603.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.20x = 1,364.10 × 603.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.20x = 823,097.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,097.94/911.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.31

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