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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.25, 1,363.87 and 601.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.25, 1,363.87 and 601.03 is: 901.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.25 : 1,363.87 = 601.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.25/1,363.87 = 601.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.25x = 1,363.87 × 601.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.25x = 819,726.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,726.79/909.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.54

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