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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.96, 1,285.44 and 601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.96, 1,285.44 and 601.60 is: 902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.96 : 1,285.44 = 601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.96/1,285.44 = 601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.96x = 1,285.44 × 601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.96x = 773,320.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,320.70/856.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.40

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