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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.59, 1,453.55 and 603.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.59, 1,453.55 and 603.62 is: 905.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.59 : 1,453.55 = 603.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.59/1,453.55 = 603.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.59x = 1,453.55 × 603.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.59x = 877,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,387.02/968.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.84

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