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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.03, 1,135.62 and 604.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.03, 1,135.62 and 604.13 is: 905.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.03 : 1,135.62 = 604.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.03/1,135.62 = 604.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.03x = 1,135.62 × 604.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.03x = 686,056.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,056.43/758.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.06

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