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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.77, 1,313.65 and 601.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.77, 1,313.65 and 601.02 is: 901.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.77 : 1,313.65 = 601.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.77/1,313.65 = 601.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.77x = 1,313.65 × 601.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.77x = 789,528.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,528.42/875.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.53

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