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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.72, 912.36 and 601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.72, 912.36 and 601.60 is: 903.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.72 : 912.36 = 601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.72/912.36 = 601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.72x = 912.36 × 601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.72x = 548,875.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,875.78/607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.17

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