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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.96, 1,067.95 and 601.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.96, 1,067.95 and 601.22 is: 901.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.96 : 1,067.95 = 601.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.96/1,067.95 = 601.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.96x = 1,067.95 × 601.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.96x = 642,076.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,076.32/711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.85

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