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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.48, 1,455.12 and 603.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.48, 1,455.12 and 603.18 is: 905.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.48 : 1,455.12 = 603.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.48/1,455.12 = 603.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.48x = 1,455.12 × 603.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.48x = 877,699.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,699.28/969.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.33

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