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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.04, 1,264.56 and 601.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.04, 1,264.56 and 601.33 is: 830.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.04 : 1,264.56 = 601.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.04/1,264.56 = 601.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.04x = 1,264.56 × 601.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.04x = 760,417.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,417.86/916.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.11

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