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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.26, 1,467.74 and 603.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.26, 1,467.74 and 603.44 is: 905.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.26 : 1,467.74 = 603.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.26/1,467.74 = 603.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.26x = 1,467.74 × 603.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.26x = 885,693.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,693.03/978.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.38

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