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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.56, 1,045.92 and 603.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.56, 1,045.92 and 603.04 is: 831.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.56 : 1,045.92 = 603.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.56/1,045.92 = 603.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.56x = 1,045.92 × 603.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.56x = 630,731.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,731.60/758.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.49

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