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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.44, 1,291.16 and 601.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.44, 1,291.16 and 601.52 is: 901.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.44 : 1,291.16 = 601.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.44/1,291.16 = 601.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.44x = 1,291.16 × 601.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.44x = 776,658.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,658.56/861.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.58

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