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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.32, 1,036.17 and 603.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.32, 1,036.17 and 603.90 is: 832.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.32 : 1,036.17 = 603.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.32/1,036.17 = 603.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.32x = 1,036.17 × 603.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.32x = 625,743.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,743.06/751.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.86

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