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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.35, 1,067.87 and 603.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.35, 1,067.87 and 603.37 is: 904.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.35 : 1,067.87 = 603.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.35/1,067.87 = 603.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.35x = 1,067.87 × 603.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.35x = 644,319.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,319.56/712.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.50

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