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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.58, 1,398.06 and 603.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.58, 1,398.06 and 603.62 is: 904.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.58 : 1,398.06 = 603.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.58/1,398.06 = 603.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.58x = 1,398.06 × 603.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.58x = 843,889.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,889.99/932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.90

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