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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.95, 1,365.82 and 601.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.95, 1,365.82 and 601.86 is: 902.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.95 : 1,365.82 = 601.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.95/1,365.82 = 601.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.95x = 1,365.82 × 601.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.95x = 822,032.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,032.43/910.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.39

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