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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.63, 1,095.92 and 601.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.63, 1,095.92 and 601.16 is: 899.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.63 : 1,095.92 = 601.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.63/1,095.92 = 601.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.63x = 1,095.92 × 601.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.63x = 658,823.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,823.56/732.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.25

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