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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.55, 1,397.49 and 603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.55, 1,397.49 and 603 is: 903.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.55 : 1,397.49 = 603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.55/1,397.49 = 603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.55x = 1,397.49 × 603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.55x = 842,686.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,686.47/932.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.64

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