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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.78, 1,054.92 and 603.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.78, 1,054.92 and 603.03 is: 909.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.78 : 1,054.92 = 603.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.78/1,054.92 = 603.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.78x = 1,054.92 × 603.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.78x = 636,148.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,148.41/699.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.07

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