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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.92, 1,104 and 608.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.92, 1,104 and 608.64 is: 910.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.92 : 1,104 = 608.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.92/1,104 = 608.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.92x = 1,104 × 608.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.92x = 671,938.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,938.56/737.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.58

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