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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.08, 1,389.17 and 603.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.08, 1,389.17 and 603.51 is: 905.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.08 : 1,389.17 = 603.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.08/1,389.17 = 603.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.08x = 1,389.17 × 603.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.08x = 838,377.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,377.99/926.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.30

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