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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.64, 1,103.42 and 606.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.64, 1,103.42 and 606.16 is: 906.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.64 : 1,103.42 = 606.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.64/1,103.42 = 606.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.64x = 1,103.42 × 606.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.64x = 668,849.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,849.07/737.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.74

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