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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.45, 1,367.86 and 603.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.45, 1,367.86 and 603.65 is: 904.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.45 : 1,367.86 = 603.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.45/1,367.86 = 603.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.45x = 1,367.86 × 603.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.45x = 825,708.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,708.69/912.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.94

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