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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.38, 1,104.83 and 607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.38, 1,104.83 and 607.28 is: 909.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.38 : 1,104.83 = 607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.38/1,104.83 = 607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.38x = 1,104.83 × 607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.38x = 670,938.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,938.13/737.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.90

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