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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.60, 1,113.60 and 599.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.60, 1,113.60 and 599.60 is: 897.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.60 : 1,113.60 = 599.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.60/1,113.60 = 599.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.60x = 1,113.60 × 599.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.60x = 667,714.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,714.56/743.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.95

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