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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.68, 1,455.96 and 603.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.68, 1,455.96 and 603.44 is: 906.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.68 : 1,455.96 = 603.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.68/1,455.96 = 603.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.68x = 1,455.96 × 603.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.68x = 878,584.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,584.50/969.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.06

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