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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.81, 1,105.32 and 601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.81, 1,105.32 and 601.04 is: 901.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.81 : 1,105.32 = 601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.81/1,105.32 = 601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.81x = 1,105.32 × 601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.81x = 664,341.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,341.53/736.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.65

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