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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.38, 968.06 and 603.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.38, 968.06 and 603.74 is: 832.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.38 : 968.06 = 603.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.38/968.06 = 603.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.38x = 968.06 × 603.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.38x = 584,456.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,456.54/702.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.11

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