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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.70, 922.05 and 601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.70, 922.05 and 601.20 is: 901.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.70 : 922.05 = 601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.70/922.05 = 601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.70x = 922.05 × 601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.70x = 554,336.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,336.46/614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.80

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