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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757, 1,046.70 and 601.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757, 1,046.70 and 601.48 is: 831.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757 : 1,046.70 = 601.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757/1,046.70 = 601.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757x = 1,046.70 × 601.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757x = 629,569.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,569.12/757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.66

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