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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.32, 1,049.67 and 603.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.32, 1,049.67 and 603.18 is: 832.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.32 : 1,049.67 = 603.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.32/1,049.67 = 603.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.32x = 1,049.67 × 603.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.32x = 633,139.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,139.95/760.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.73

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