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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.42, 1,074.66 and 603.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.42, 1,074.66 and 603.04 is: 902.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.42 : 1,074.66 = 603.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.42/1,074.66 = 603.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.42x = 1,074.66 × 603.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.42x = 648,062.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,062.97/718.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.07

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