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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.06, 1,124.42 and 597.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.06, 1,124.42 and 597.20 is: 894.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.06 : 1,124.42 = 597.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.06/1,124.42 = 597.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.06x = 1,124.42 × 597.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.06x = 671,503.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,503.62/751.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.07

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