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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.08, 1,397.31 and 603.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.08, 1,397.31 and 603.12 is: 904.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.08 : 1,397.31 = 603.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.08/1,397.31 = 603.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.08x = 1,397.31 × 603.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.08x = 842,745.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,745.61/932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.16

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