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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.73, 1,012.43 and 603.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.73, 1,012.43 and 603.51 is: 831.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.73 : 1,012.43 = 603.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.73/1,012.43 = 603.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.73x = 1,012.43 × 603.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.73x = 611,011.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,011.63/734.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.61

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