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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.99, 1,035.99 and 603.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.99, 1,035.99 and 603.18 is: 833.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.99 : 1,035.99 = 603.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.99/1,035.99 = 603.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.99x = 1,035.99 × 603.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.99x = 624,888.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,888.45/749.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.19

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