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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.81, 1,265.90 and 601.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.81, 1,265.90 and 601.61 is: 901.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.81 : 1,265.90 = 601.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.81/1,265.90 = 601.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.81x = 1,265.90 × 601.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.81x = 761,568.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,568.76/844.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.47

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