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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.92, 1,102.82 and 604.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.92, 1,102.82 and 604.77 is: 911.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.92 : 1,102.82 = 604.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.92/1,102.82 = 604.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.92x = 1,102.82 × 604.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.92x = 666,945.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,945.29/731.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.23

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