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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.52, 1,011.78 and 603.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.52, 1,011.78 and 603.08 is: 832.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.52 : 1,011.78 = 603.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.52/1,011.78 = 603.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.52x = 1,011.78 × 603.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.52x = 610,184.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,184.28/732.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.99

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