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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.39, 1,104.72 and 600.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.39, 1,104.72 and 600.64 is: 901.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.39 : 1,104.72 = 600.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.39/1,104.72 = 600.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.39x = 1,104.72 × 600.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.39x = 663,539.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,539.02/736.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.07

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