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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.01, 1,036.58 and 601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.01, 1,036.58 and 601.04 is: 829.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.01 : 1,036.58 = 601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.01/1,036.58 = 601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.01x = 1,036.58 × 601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.01x = 623,025.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,025.63/751.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.59

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