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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.20, 1,161.33 and 601.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.20, 1,161.33 and 601.01 is: 900.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.20 : 1,161.33 = 601.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.20/1,161.33 = 601.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.20x = 1,161.33 × 601.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.20x = 697,969.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,969.49/775.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.38

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