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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.79, 1,113.08 and 606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.79, 1,113.08 and 606.08 is: 908.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.79 : 1,113.08 = 606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.79/1,113.08 = 606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.79x = 1,113.08 × 606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.79x = 674,606.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,606.93/742.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.21

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