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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.67, 900.94 and 515.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.67, 900.94 and 515.55 is: 771.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.67 : 900.94 = 515.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.67/900.94 = 515.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.67x = 900.94 × 515.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.67x = 464,479.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,479.62/601.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.99

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