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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.88, 1,021.90 and 601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.88, 1,021.90 and 601 is: 828.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.88 : 1,021.90 = 601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.88/1,021.90 = 601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.88x = 1,021.90 × 601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.88x = 614,161.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,161.90/740.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.96

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