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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.54, 1,106.10 and 600.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.54, 1,106.10 and 600.18 is: 898.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.54 : 1,106.10 = 600.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.54/1,106.10 = 600.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.54x = 1,106.10 × 600.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.54x = 663,859.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,859.10/738.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.88

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