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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.40, 1,055.40 and 601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.40, 1,055.40 and 601.20 is: 900.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.40 : 1,055.40 = 601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.40/1,055.40 = 601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.40x = 1,055.40 × 601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.40x = 634,506.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,506.48/704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.78

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