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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.37, 1,110.82 and 603.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.37, 1,110.82 and 603.75 is: 905.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.37 : 1,110.82 = 603.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.37/1,110.82 = 603.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.37x = 1,110.82 × 603.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.37x = 670,657.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,657.58/740.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.84

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