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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.15, 1,105.92 and 601.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.15, 1,105.92 and 601.47 is: 902.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.15 : 1,105.92 = 601.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.15/1,105.92 = 601.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.15x = 1,105.92 × 601.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.15x = 665,177.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,177.70/737.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.37

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