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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.30, 1,129.30 and 600.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.30, 1,129.30 and 600.46 is: 898.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.30 : 1,129.30 = 600.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.30/1,129.30 = 600.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.30x = 1,129.30 × 600.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.30x = 678,099.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,099.48/754.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.98

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