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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.86, 1,363.82 and 601.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.86, 1,363.82 and 601.88 is: 901.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.86 : 1,363.82 = 601.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.86/1,363.82 = 601.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.86x = 1,363.82 × 601.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.86x = 820,855.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,855.98/910.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.19

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