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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.10, 1,104.03 and 615.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.10, 1,104.03 and 615.60 is: 922.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.10 : 1,104.03 = 615.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.10/1,104.03 = 615.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.10x = 1,104.03 × 615.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.10x = 679,640.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,640.87/737.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.05

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