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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.36, 926.01 and 601.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.36, 926.01 and 601.85 is: 902.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.36 : 926.01 = 601.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.36/926.01 = 601.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.36x = 926.01 × 601.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.36x = 557,321.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,321.43/617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.76

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