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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.34, 1,323.50 and 601.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.34, 1,323.50 and 601.37 is: 901.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.34 : 1,323.50 = 601.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.34/1,323.50 = 601.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.34x = 1,323.50 × 601.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.34x = 795,903.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,903.57/883.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.02

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