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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.54, 1,398.06 and 603.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.54, 1,398.06 and 603.81 is: 905.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.54 : 1,398.06 = 603.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.54/1,398.06 = 603.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.54x = 1,398.06 × 603.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.54x = 844,162.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,162.61/932.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.23

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