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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.94, 1,108.08 and 600.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.94, 1,108.08 and 600.51 is: 899.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.94 : 1,108.08 = 600.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.94/1,108.08 = 600.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.94x = 1,108.08 × 600.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.94x = 665,417.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,417.28/739.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.29

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