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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.76, 1,450.80 and 603.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.76, 1,450.80 and 603.09 is: 903.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.76 : 1,450.80 = 603.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.76/1,450.80 = 603.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.76x = 1,450.80 × 603.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.76x = 874,962.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,962.97/968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.18

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