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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.17, 900.19 and 515.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.17, 900.19 and 515.05 is: 771.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.17 : 900.19 = 515.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.17/900.19 = 515.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.17x = 900.19 × 515.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.17x = 463,642.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,642.86/601.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.24

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