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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.29, 1,394.69 and 601.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.29, 1,394.69 and 601.56 is: 901.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.29 : 1,394.69 = 601.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.29/1,394.69 = 601.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.29x = 1,394.69 × 601.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.29x = 838,986.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,986.71/930.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.86

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