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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.64, 1,057.32 and 603.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.64, 1,057.32 and 603.12 is: 904.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.64 : 1,057.32 = 603.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.64/1,057.32 = 603.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.64x = 1,057.32 × 603.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.64x = 637,690.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,690.84/704.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.99

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