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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.08, 1,395.79 and 601.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.08, 1,395.79 and 601.13 is: 901.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.08 : 1,395.79 = 601.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.08/1,395.79 = 601.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.08x = 1,395.79 × 601.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.08x = 839,051.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,051.24/931.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.16

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