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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.52, 1,109.50 and 603.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.52, 1,109.50 and 603.86 is: 905.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.52 : 1,109.50 = 603.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.52/1,109.50 = 603.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.52x = 1,109.50 × 603.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.52x = 669,982.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,982.67/739.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.97

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