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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.20, 1,021.08 and 600.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.20, 1,021.08 and 600.48 is: 828.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.20 : 1,021.08 = 600.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.20/1,021.08 = 600.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.20x = 1,021.08 × 600.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.20x = 613,138.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,138.12/740.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.34

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