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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.39, 1,029.35 and 600.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.39, 1,029.35 and 600.70 is: 826.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.39 : 1,029.35 = 600.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.39/1,029.35 = 600.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.39x = 1,029.35 × 600.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.39x = 618,322.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,322.39/748.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.21

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