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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.74, 1,450.44 and 603.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.74, 1,450.44 and 603.07 is: 905.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.74 : 1,450.44 = 603.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.74/1,450.44 = 603.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.74x = 1,450.44 × 603.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.74x = 874,716.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,716.85/965.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.75

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