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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.67, 1,136.94 and 603.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.67, 1,136.94 and 603.91 is: 905.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.67 : 1,136.94 = 603.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.67/1,136.94 = 603.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.67x = 1,136.94 × 603.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.67x = 686,609.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,609.44/758.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.02

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