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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.44, 1,453.08 and 603.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.44, 1,453.08 and 603.52 is: 905.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.44 : 1,453.08 = 603.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.44/1,453.08 = 603.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.44x = 1,453.08 × 603.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.44x = 876,962.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,962.84/968.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.54

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