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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.06, 1,122.93 and 596.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.06, 1,122.93 and 596.20 is: 892.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.06 : 1,122.93 = 596.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.06/1,122.93 = 596.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.06x = 1,122.93 × 596.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.06x = 669,490.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,490.87/750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.58

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