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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.58, 1,097.16 and 603.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.58, 1,097.16 and 603.84 is: 901.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.58 : 1,097.16 = 603.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.58/1,097.16 = 603.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.58x = 1,097.16 × 603.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.58x = 662,509.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,509.09/734.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.89

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