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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.08, 1,123.20 and 603.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.08, 1,123.20 and 603.80 is: 907.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.08 : 1,123.20 = 603.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.08/1,123.20 = 603.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.08x = 1,123.20 × 603.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.08x = 678,188.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,188.16/747.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.79

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