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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.27, 1,076.15 and 603.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.27, 1,076.15 and 603.45 is: 904.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.27 : 1,076.15 = 603.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.27/1,076.15 = 603.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.27x = 1,076.15 × 603.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.27x = 649,404.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,404.23/718.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.13

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