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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.13, 902.91 and 584.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.13, 902.91 and 584.12 is: 877.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.13 : 902.91 = 584.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.13/902.91 = 584.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.13x = 902.91 × 584.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.13x = 527,407.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,407.79/601.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.36

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