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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.03, 1,051.35 and 603.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.03, 1,051.35 and 603.15 is: 833.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.03 : 1,051.35 = 603.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.03/1,051.35 = 603.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.03x = 1,051.35 × 603.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.03x = 634,115.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,115.55/761.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.23

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