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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.06, 1,104.60 and 608.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.06, 1,104.60 and 608.04 is: 910.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.06 : 1,104.60 = 608.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.06/1,104.60 = 608.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.06x = 1,104.60 × 608.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.06x = 671,640.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,640.98/738.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.01

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