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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.92, 901.68 and 530.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.92, 901.68 and 530.64 is: 794.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.92 : 901.68 = 530.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.92/901.68 = 530.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.92x = 901.68 × 530.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.92x = 478,467.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,467.48/601.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.90

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