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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.90, 1,070.84 and 603.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.90, 1,070.84 and 603.22 is: 902.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.90 : 1,070.84 = 603.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.90/1,070.84 = 603.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.90x = 1,070.84 × 603.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.90x = 645,952.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,952.10/715.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.29

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