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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.13, 1,241.93 and 601.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.13, 1,241.93 and 601.48 is: 829.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.13 : 1,241.93 = 601.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.13/1,241.93 = 601.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.13x = 1,241.93 × 601.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.13x = 746,996.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,996.06/900.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.88

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