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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.58, 1,108.59 and 603.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.58, 1,108.59 and 603.22 is: 905.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.58 : 1,108.59 = 603.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.58/1,108.59 = 603.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.58x = 1,108.59 × 603.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.58x = 668,723.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,723.66/738.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.42

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