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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.88, 1,452.67 and 603.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.88, 1,452.67 and 603.95 is: 903.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.88 : 1,452.67 = 603.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.88/1,452.67 = 603.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.88x = 1,452.67 × 603.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.88x = 877,331.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,331.27/970.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.65

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