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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.63, 1,390.83 and 603.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.63, 1,390.83 and 603.22 is: 904.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.63 : 1,390.83 = 603.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.63/1,390.83 = 603.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.63x = 1,390.83 × 603.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.63x = 838,976.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,976.47/927.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.43

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