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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.51, 1,040.03 and 603.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.51, 1,040.03 and 603.55 is: 833.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.51 : 1,040.03 = 603.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.51/1,040.03 = 603.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.51x = 1,040.03 × 603.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.51x = 627,710.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,710.11/753.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.05

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