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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.95, 911.79 and 601.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.95, 911.79 and 601.74 is: 902.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.95 : 911.79 = 601.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.95/911.79 = 601.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.95x = 911.79 × 601.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.95x = 548,660.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,660.51/607.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.48

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