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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.89, 1,030.04 and 601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.89, 1,030.04 and 601.20 is: 826.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.89 : 1,030.04 = 601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.89/1,030.04 = 601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.89x = 1,030.04 × 601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.89x = 619,251.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,251.89/748.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.90

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