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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.22, 1,415.61 and 601.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.22, 1,415.61 and 601.50 is: 901.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.22 : 1,415.61 = 601.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.22/1,415.61 = 601.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.22x = 1,415.61 × 601.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.22x = 851,489.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,489.42/944.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.79

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