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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.92, 1,260.48 and 603.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.92, 1,260.48 and 603.52 is: 832.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.92 : 1,260.48 = 603.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.92/1,260.48 = 603.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.92x = 1,260.48 × 603.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.92x = 760,724.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,724.89/913.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.38

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