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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.70, 901 and 515.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.70, 901 and 515.60 is: 772.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.70 : 901 = 515.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.70/901 = 515.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.70x = 901 × 515.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.70x = 464,555.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,555.60/601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.07

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