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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.26, 904.78 and 601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.26, 904.78 and 601.20 is: 895.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.26 : 904.78 = 601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.26/904.78 = 601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.26x = 904.78 × 601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.26x = 543,953.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,953.74/607.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.75

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