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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.39, 1,104.55 and 606.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.39, 1,104.55 and 606.91 is: 907.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.39 : 1,104.55 = 606.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.39/1,104.55 = 606.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.39x = 1,104.55 × 606.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.39x = 670,359.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,359.41/738.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.87

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