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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.55, 1,076.49 and 603.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.55, 1,076.49 and 603.74 is: 904.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.55 : 1,076.49 = 603.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.55/1,076.49 = 603.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.55x = 1,076.49 × 603.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.55x = 649,920.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,920.07/718.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.49

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