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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.59, 1,134.97 and 603.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.59, 1,134.97 and 603.69 is: 904.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.59 : 1,134.97 = 603.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.59/1,134.97 = 603.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.59x = 1,134.97 × 603.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.59x = 685,167.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,167.02/757.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.40

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