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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.52, 1,019.52 and 601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.52, 1,019.52 and 601.44 is: 897.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.52 : 1,019.52 = 601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.52/1,019.52 = 601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.52x = 1,019.52 × 601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.52x = 613,180.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,180.11/683.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.09

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