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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.96, 1,068.48 and 603.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.96, 1,068.48 and 603.80 is: 903.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.96 : 1,068.48 = 603.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.96/1,068.48 = 603.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.96x = 1,068.48 × 603.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.96x = 645,148.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,148.22/713.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.62

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