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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.32, 1,453.20 and 603.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.32, 1,453.20 and 603.64 is: 905.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.32 : 1,453.20 = 603.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.32/1,453.20 = 603.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.32x = 1,453.20 × 603.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.32x = 877,209.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,209.65/968.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.91

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