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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.14, 1,104.17 and 606.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.14, 1,104.17 and 606.66 is: 907.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.14 : 1,104.17 = 606.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.14/1,104.17 = 606.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.14x = 1,104.17 × 606.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.14x = 669,855.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,855.77/738.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.49

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