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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.08, 1,158.88 and 603.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.08, 1,158.88 and 603.20 is: 903.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.08 : 1,158.88 = 603.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.08/1,158.88 = 603.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.08x = 1,158.88 × 603.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.08x = 699,036.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,036.42/774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.05

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