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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.60, 901.14 and 536.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.60, 901.14 and 536.44 is: 803.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.60 : 901.14 = 536.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.60/901.14 = 536.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.60x = 901.14 × 536.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.60x = 483,407.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,407.54/601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.54

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