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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.30, 1,364.52 and 601.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.30, 1,364.52 and 601.74 is: 902.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.30 : 1,364.52 = 601.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.30/1,364.52 = 601.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.30x = 1,364.52 × 601.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.30x = 821,086.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,086.26/909.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.99

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