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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.94, 1,098.19 and 603.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.94, 1,098.19 and 603.34 is: 904.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.94 : 1,098.19 = 603.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.94/1,098.19 = 603.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.94x = 1,098.19 × 603.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.94x = 662,581.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,581.95/732.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.01

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