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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.84, 1,108.01 and 604.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.84, 1,108.01 and 604.76 is: 904.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.84 : 1,108.01 = 604.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.84/1,108.01 = 604.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.84x = 1,108.01 × 604.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.84x = 670,074.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,074.59/740.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.49

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