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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.67, 1,340.28 and 601.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.67, 1,340.28 and 601.01 is: 901.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.67 : 1,340.28 = 601.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.67/1,340.28 = 601.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.67x = 1,340.28 × 601.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.67x = 805,521.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,521.68/893.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.36

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