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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.63, 1,389.18 and 601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.63, 1,389.18 and 601.20 is: 900.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.63 : 1,389.18 = 601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.63/1,389.18 = 601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.63x = 1,389.18 × 601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.63x = 835,175.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,175.02/927.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.33

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