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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.84, 1,265.75 and 603.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.84, 1,265.75 and 603.37 is: 832.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.84 : 1,265.75 = 603.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.84/1,265.75 = 603.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.84x = 1,265.75 × 603.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.84x = 763,721.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,721.66/917.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.08

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