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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.15, 1,107.42 and 602.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.15, 1,107.42 and 602.47 is: 903.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.15 : 1,107.42 = 602.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.15/1,107.42 = 602.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.15x = 1,107.42 × 602.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.15x = 667,187.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,187.33/738.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.86

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