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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.72, 1,101.81 and 604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.72, 1,101.81 and 604.80 is: 905.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.72 : 1,101.81 = 604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.72/1,101.81 = 604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.72x = 1,101.81 × 604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.72x = 666,374.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,374.69/735.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.74

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