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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.42, 1,136.57 and 603.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.42, 1,136.57 and 603.66 is: 904.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.42 : 1,136.57 = 603.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.42/1,136.57 = 603.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.42x = 1,136.57 × 603.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.42x = 686,098.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,098.83/758.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.64

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