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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.20, 906 and 571.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.20, 906 and 571.92 is: 861.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.20 : 906 = 571.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.20/906 = 571.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.20x = 906 × 571.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.20x = 518,159.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,159.52/601.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.88

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