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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.32, 901.56 and 541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.32, 901.56 and 541.12 is: 811.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.32 : 901.56 = 541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.32/901.56 = 541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.32x = 901.56 × 541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.32x = 487,852.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,852.15/601.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.30

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