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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.44, 901.09 and 513.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.44, 901.09 and 513.88 is: 769.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.44 : 901.09 = 513.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.44/901.09 = 513.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.44x = 901.09 × 513.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.44x = 463,050.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,050.52/601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.91

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