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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.40, 1,107.60 and 601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.40, 1,107.60 and 601.60 is: 902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.40 : 1,107.60 = 601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.40/1,107.60 = 601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.40x = 1,107.60 × 601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.40x = 666,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,332.16/738.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.40

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