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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.89, 901.07 and 581.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.89, 901.07 and 581.16 is: 870.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.89 : 901.07 = 581.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.89/901.07 = 581.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.89x = 901.07 × 581.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.89x = 523,665.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,665.84/601.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.04

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