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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.72, 1,417.14 and 603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.72, 1,417.14 and 603 is: 903.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.72 : 1,417.14 = 603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.72/1,417.14 = 603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.72x = 1,417.14 × 603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.72x = 854,535.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,535.42/945.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.58

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