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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.68, 1,033.44 and 601.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.68, 1,033.44 and 601.05 is: 829.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.68 : 1,033.44 = 601.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.68/1,033.44 = 601.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.68x = 1,033.44 × 601.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.68x = 621,149.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,149.11/748.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.66

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