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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.97, 1,313.06 and 601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.97, 1,313.06 and 601.32 is: 902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.97 : 1,313.06 = 601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.97/1,313.06 = 601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.97x = 1,313.06 × 601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.97x = 789,569.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,569.24/874.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.40

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