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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.81, 1,313.02 and 601.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.81, 1,313.02 and 601.08 is: 901.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.81 : 1,313.02 = 601.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.81/1,313.02 = 601.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.81x = 1,313.02 × 601.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.81x = 789,227.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,227.06/875.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.14

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