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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.60, 1,112.55 and 604.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.60, 1,112.55 and 604.90 is: 906.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.60 : 1,112.55 = 604.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.60/1,112.55 = 604.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.60x = 1,112.55 × 604.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.60x = 672,981.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,981.50/742.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.25

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