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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.82, 1,130.12 and 600.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.82, 1,130.12 and 600.54 is: 901.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.82 : 1,130.12 = 600.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.82/1,130.12 = 600.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.82x = 1,130.12 × 600.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.82x = 678,682.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,682.26/752.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.52

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