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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.55, 1,144.80 and 601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.55, 1,144.80 and 601.20 is: 900.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.55 : 1,144.80 = 601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.55/1,144.80 = 601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.55x = 1,144.80 × 601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.55x = 688,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,253.76/764.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.21

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