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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.65, 1,113.41 and 604.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.65, 1,113.41 and 604.96 is: 908.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.65 : 1,113.41 = 604.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.65/1,113.41 = 604.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.65x = 1,113.41 × 604.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.65x = 673,567.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,567.24/741.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.21

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