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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.61, 1,391.03 and 602.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.61, 1,391.03 and 602.99 is: 903.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.61 : 1,391.03 = 602.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.61/1,391.03 = 602.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.61x = 1,391.03 × 602.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.61x = 838,774.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,774.16/928.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.26

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