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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.66, 1,057.74 and 603.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.66, 1,057.74 and 603.87 is: 901.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.66 : 1,057.74 = 603.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.66/1,057.74 = 603.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.66x = 1,057.74 × 603.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.66x = 638,737.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,737.45/708.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.33

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