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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.52, 1,309.40 and 601.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.52, 1,309.40 and 601.16 is: 900.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.52 : 1,309.40 = 601.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.52/1,309.40 = 601.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.52x = 1,309.40 × 601.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.52x = 787,158.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,158.90/874.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.10

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