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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.04, 1,124.43 and 597.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.04, 1,124.43 and 597.20 is: 894.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.04 : 1,124.43 = 597.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.04/1,124.43 = 597.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.04x = 1,124.43 × 597.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.04x = 671,509.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,509.60/751.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.11

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