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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.00, 1,060.64 and 601.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.00, 1,060.64 and 601.99 is: 898.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.00 : 1,060.64 = 601.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.00/1,060.64 = 601.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.00x = 1,060.64 × 601.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.00x = 638,498.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,498.30/711.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.03

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