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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.89, 1,103.80 and 606.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.89, 1,103.80 and 606.41 is: 907.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.89 : 1,103.80 = 606.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.89/1,103.80 = 606.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.89x = 1,103.80 × 606.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.89x = 669,352.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,352.33/737.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.12

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