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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.65, 1,099.86 and 603.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.65, 1,099.86 and 603.66 is: 904.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.65 : 1,099.86 = 603.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.65/1,099.86 = 603.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.65x = 1,099.86 × 603.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.65x = 663,941.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,941.49/733.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.98

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