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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.97, 1,267.53 and 601.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.97, 1,267.53 and 601.29 is: 900.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.97 : 1,267.53 = 601.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.97/1,267.53 = 601.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.97x = 1,267.53 × 601.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.97x = 762,153.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,153.11/845.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.92

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