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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.43, 1,025.81 and 603.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.43, 1,025.81 and 603.31 is: 832.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.43 : 1,025.81 = 603.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.43/1,025.81 = 603.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.43x = 1,025.81 × 603.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.43x = 618,881.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,881.43/743.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.47

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