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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.04, 1,397.31 and 603.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.04, 1,397.31 and 603.31 is: 904.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.04 : 1,397.31 = 603.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.04/1,397.31 = 603.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.04x = 1,397.31 × 603.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.04x = 843,011.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,011.10/932.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.48

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