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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.66, 1,133.92 and 601.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.66, 1,133.92 and 601.90 is: 901.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.66 : 1,133.92 = 601.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.66/1,133.92 = 601.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.66x = 1,133.92 × 601.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.66x = 682,500.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,500.78/756.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.99

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