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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.70, 1,103.99 and 606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.70, 1,103.99 and 606.12 is: 907.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.70 : 1,103.99 = 606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.70/1,103.99 = 606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.70x = 1,103.99 × 606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.70x = 669,147.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,147.39/737.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.07

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