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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.36, 1,133.48 and 601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.36, 1,133.48 and 601.60 is: 901.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.36 : 1,133.48 = 601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.36/1,133.48 = 601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.36x = 1,133.48 × 601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.36x = 681,901.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,901.57/756.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.56

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