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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.97, 1,025.81 and 603.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.97, 1,025.81 and 603.65 is: 832.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.97 : 1,025.81 = 603.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.97/1,025.81 = 603.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.97x = 1,025.81 × 603.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.97x = 619,234.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,234.28/743.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.33

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