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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.18, 1,271.25 and 601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.18, 1,271.25 and 601 is: 900.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.18 : 1,271.25 = 601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.18/1,271.25 = 601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.18x = 1,271.25 × 601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.18x = 764,021.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,021.25/848.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.78

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