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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.60, 927.60 and 601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.60, 927.60 and 601.60 is: 900.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.60 : 927.60 = 601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.60/927.60 = 601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.60x = 927.60 × 601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.60x = 558,044.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,044.16/619.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.65

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