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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.52, 1,059.80 and 603.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.52, 1,059.80 and 603.16 is: 904.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.52 : 1,059.80 = 603.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.52/1,059.80 = 603.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.52x = 1,059.80 × 603.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.52x = 639,227.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,227.83/706.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.75

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