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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.44, 1,112.88 and 606.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.44, 1,112.88 and 606.14 is: 909.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.44 : 1,112.88 = 606.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.44/1,112.88 = 606.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.44x = 1,112.88 × 606.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.44x = 674,561.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,561.08/741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.80

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