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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.24, 1,024.16 and 601.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.24, 1,024.16 and 601.22 is: 901.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.24 : 1,024.16 = 601.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.24/1,024.16 = 601.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.24x = 1,024.16 × 601.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.24x = 615,745.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,745.03/683.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.22

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