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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.24, 1,291.68 and 601.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.24, 1,291.68 and 601.12 is: 900.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.24 : 1,291.68 = 601.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.24/1,291.68 = 601.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.24x = 1,291.68 × 601.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.24x = 776,454.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,454.68/862.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.51

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