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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.85, 1,025.99 and 603.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.85, 1,025.99 and 603.96 is: 833.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.85 : 1,025.99 = 603.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.85/1,025.99 = 603.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.85x = 1,025.99 × 603.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.85x = 619,653.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,653.90/743.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.04

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