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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.79, 920.82 and 601.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.79, 920.82 and 601.11 is: 900.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.79 : 920.82 = 601.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.79/920.82 = 601.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.79x = 920.82 × 601.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.79x = 553,514.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,514.11/614.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.33

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