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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.76, 831.42 and 503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.76, 831.42 and 503.76 is: 694.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.76 : 831.42 = 503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.76/831.42 = 503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.76x = 831.42 × 503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.76x = 418,836.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,836.14/602.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.86

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