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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.28, 1,363.91 and 601.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.28, 1,363.91 and 601.06 is: 901.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.28 : 1,363.91 = 601.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.28/1,363.91 = 601.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.28x = 1,363.91 × 601.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.28x = 819,791.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,791.27/909.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.59

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