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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.73, 1,266.23 and 603.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.73, 1,266.23 and 603.45 is: 832.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.73 : 1,266.23 = 603.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.73/1,266.23 = 603.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.73x = 1,266.23 × 603.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.73x = 764,108.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,108.00/917.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.61

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