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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.97, 1,113.87 and 604.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.97, 1,113.87 and 604.32 is: 904.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.97 : 1,113.87 = 604.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.97/1,113.87 = 604.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.97x = 1,113.87 × 604.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.97x = 673,133.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,133.92/743.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.79

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