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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.68, 1,036.20 and 603.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.68, 1,036.20 and 603.06 is: 832.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.68 : 1,036.20 = 603.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.68/1,036.20 = 603.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.68x = 1,036.20 × 603.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.68x = 624,890.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,890.77/750.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.43

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