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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.44, 1,109.88 and 604.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.44, 1,109.88 and 604.14 is: 906.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.44 : 1,109.88 = 604.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.44/1,109.88 = 604.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.44x = 1,109.88 × 604.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.44x = 670,522.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,522.90/739.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.80

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