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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.30, 1,123.31 and 596.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.30, 1,123.31 and 596.45 is: 892.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.30 : 1,123.31 = 596.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.30/1,123.31 = 596.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.30x = 1,123.31 × 596.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.30x = 669,998.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,998.25/750.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.97

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