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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.78, 1,110.96 and 604.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.78, 1,110.96 and 604.14 is: 904.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.78 : 1,110.96 = 604.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.78/1,110.96 = 604.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.78x = 1,110.96 × 604.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.78x = 671,175.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,175.37/741.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.82

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