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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.49, 1,136.66 and 603.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.49, 1,136.66 and 603.72 is: 904.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.49 : 1,136.66 = 603.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.49/1,136.66 = 603.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.49x = 1,136.66 × 603.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.49x = 686,224.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,224.38/758.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.72

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