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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756, 1,131.12 and 601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756, 1,131.12 and 601.20 is: 899.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756 : 1,131.12 = 601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756/1,131.12 = 601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756x = 1,131.12 × 601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756x = 680,029.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,029.34/756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.51

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