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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.34, 1,134.59 and 603.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.34, 1,134.59 and 603.44 is: 904.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.34 : 1,134.59 = 603.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.34/1,134.59 = 603.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.34x = 1,134.59 × 603.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.34x = 684,656.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,656.99/757.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.03

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