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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.20, 828.36 and 601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.20, 828.36 and 601.20 is: 828.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.20 : 828.36 = 601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.20/828.36 = 601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.20x = 828.36 × 601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.20x = 498,010.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,010.03/601.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.36

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