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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.38, 901.86 and 541.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.38, 901.86 and 541.14 is: 811.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.38 : 901.86 = 541.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.38/901.86 = 541.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.38x = 901.86 × 541.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.38x = 488,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,032.52/601.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.52

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