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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.43, 1,130.40 and 599.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.43, 1,130.40 and 599.54 is: 898.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.43 : 1,130.40 = 599.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.43/1,130.40 = 599.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.43x = 1,130.40 × 599.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.43x = 677,714.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,714.36/754.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.32

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