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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.56, 1,076.52 and 603.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.56, 1,076.52 and 603.72 is: 904.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.56 : 1,076.52 = 603.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.56/1,076.52 = 603.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.56x = 1,076.52 × 603.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.56x = 649,916.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,916.65/718.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.47

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