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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.92, 1,101.36 and 604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.92, 1,101.36 and 604.40 is: 904.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.92 : 1,101.36 = 604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.92/1,101.36 = 604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.92x = 1,101.36 × 604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.92x = 665,661.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,661.98/735.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.53

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