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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.71, 1,025.66 and 603.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.71, 1,025.66 and 603.79 is: 832.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.71 : 1,025.66 = 603.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.71/1,025.66 = 603.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.71x = 1,025.66 × 603.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.71x = 619,280.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,280.23/743.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.69

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