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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.90, 1,011.63 and 603.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.90, 1,011.63 and 603.30 is: 832.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.90 : 1,011.63 = 603.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.90/1,011.63 = 603.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.90x = 1,011.63 × 603.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.90x = 610,316.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,316.38/732.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.74

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