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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.01, 1,104.66 and 600.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.01, 1,104.66 and 600.30 is: 899.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.01 : 1,104.66 = 600.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.01/1,104.66 = 600.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.01x = 1,104.66 × 600.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.01x = 663,127.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,127.40/737.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.75

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