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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.28, 1,371.26 and 601.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.28, 1,371.26 and 601.86 is: 903.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.28 : 1,371.26 = 601.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.28/1,371.26 = 601.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.28x = 1,371.26 × 601.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.28x = 825,308.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,308.05/913.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.67

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