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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.52, 1,108.40 and 602.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.52, 1,108.40 and 602.80 is: 903.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.52 : 1,108.40 = 602.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.52/1,108.40 = 602.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.52x = 1,108.40 × 602.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.52x = 668,143.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,143.52/739.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.48

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