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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.47, 1,398.19 and 603.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.47, 1,398.19 and 603.36 is: 904.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.47 : 1,398.19 = 603.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.47/1,398.19 = 603.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.47x = 1,398.19 × 603.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.47x = 843,611.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,611.92/932.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.71

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