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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756, 1,130.76 and 600.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756, 1,130.76 and 600.48 is: 898.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756 : 1,130.76 = 600.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756/1,130.76 = 600.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756x = 1,130.76 × 600.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756x = 678,998.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,998.76/756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.15

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