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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.25, 900.95 and 570.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.25, 900.95 and 570.06 is: 854.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.25 : 900.95 = 570.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.25/900.95 = 570.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.25x = 900.95 × 570.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.25x = 513,592.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,592.71/601.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.22

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