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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.52, 1,266.26 and 603.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.52, 1,266.26 and 603.03 is: 832.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.52 : 1,266.26 = 603.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.52/1,266.26 = 603.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.52x = 1,266.26 × 603.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.52x = 763,592.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,592.77/917.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.24

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