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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.30, 1,074.12 and 601.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.30, 1,074.12 and 601.50 is: 900.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.30 : 1,074.12 = 601.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.30/1,074.12 = 601.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.30x = 1,074.12 × 601.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.30x = 646,083.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,083.18/717.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.72

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