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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.23, 1,394.42 and 601.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.23, 1,394.42 and 601.11 is: 901.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.23 : 1,394.42 = 601.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.23/1,394.42 = 601.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.23x = 1,394.42 × 601.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.23x = 838,196.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,196.80/930.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.07

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