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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.28, 900.80 and 536.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.28, 900.80 and 536.95 is: 804.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.28 : 900.80 = 536.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.28/900.80 = 536.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.28x = 900.80 × 536.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.28x = 483,684.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,684.56/601.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.42

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