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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.52, 1,189.62 and 601.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.52, 1,189.62 and 601.56 is: 900.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.52 : 1,189.62 = 601.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.52/1,189.62 = 601.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.52x = 1,189.62 × 601.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.52x = 715,627.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,627.81/794.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.70

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