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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.24, 1,103.62 and 606.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.24, 1,103.62 and 606.64 is: 909.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.24 : 1,103.62 = 606.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.24/1,103.62 = 606.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.24x = 1,103.62 × 606.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.24x = 669,500.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,500.04/736.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.35

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