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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.08, 1,111.96 and 603.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.08, 1,111.96 and 603.58 is: 905.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.08 : 1,111.96 = 603.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.08/1,111.96 = 603.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.08x = 1,111.96 × 603.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.08x = 671,156.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,156.82/741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.65

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