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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.78, 1,057.74 and 603.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.78, 1,057.74 and 603.64 is: 903.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.78 : 1,057.74 = 603.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.78/1,057.74 = 603.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.78x = 1,057.74 × 603.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.78x = 638,494.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,494.17/706.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.38

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