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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.46, 1,103.60 and 605.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.46, 1,103.60 and 605.88 is: 906.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.46 : 1,103.60 = 605.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.46/1,103.60 = 605.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.46x = 1,103.60 × 605.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.46x = 668,649.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,649.17/737.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.69

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