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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.82, 1,128.62 and 599.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.82, 1,128.62 and 599.54 is: 900.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.82 : 1,128.62 = 599.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.82/1,128.62 = 599.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.82x = 1,128.62 × 599.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.82x = 676,652.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,652.83/751.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.02

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