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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.26, 1,033.31 and 603.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.26, 1,033.31 and 603.57 is: 830.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.26 : 1,033.31 = 603.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.26/1,033.31 = 603.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.26x = 1,033.31 × 603.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.26x = 623,674.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,674.92/751.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.17

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