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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.79, 1,133.10 and 603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.79, 1,133.10 and 603 is: 900.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.79 : 1,133.10 = 603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.79/1,133.10 = 603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.79x = 1,133.10 × 603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.79x = 683,259.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,259.30/758.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.46

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