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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.92, 1,105.50 and 601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.92, 1,105.50 and 601.20 is: 901.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.92 : 1,105.50 = 601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.92/1,105.50 = 601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.92x = 1,105.50 × 601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.92x = 664,626.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,626.60/736.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.90

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