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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.10, 1,267.72 and 601.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.10, 1,267.72 and 601.41 is: 901.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.10 : 1,267.72 = 601.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.10/1,267.72 = 601.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.10x = 1,267.72 × 601.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.10x = 762,419.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,419.49/846.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.10

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