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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.82, 1,076.93 and 604.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.82, 1,076.93 and 604.01 is: 904.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.82 : 1,076.93 = 604.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.82/1,076.93 = 604.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.82x = 1,076.93 × 604.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.82x = 650,476.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,476.49/718.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.92

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