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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.84, 1,076.76 and 603.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.84, 1,076.76 and 603.36 is: 905.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.84 : 1,076.76 = 603.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.84/1,076.76 = 603.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.84x = 1,076.76 × 603.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.84x = 649,673.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,673.91/717.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.04

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