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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.10, 1,104.30 and 599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.10, 1,104.30 and 599.40 is: 898.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.10 : 1,104.30 = 599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.10/1,104.30 = 599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.10x = 1,104.30 × 599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.10x = 661,917.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,917.42/737.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.00

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