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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.10, 1,064.56 and 603.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.10, 1,064.56 and 603.72 is: 901.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.10 : 1,064.56 = 603.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.10/1,064.56 = 603.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.10x = 1,064.56 × 603.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.10x = 642,696.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,696.16/713.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.27

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