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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.29, 1,422.17 and 601.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.29, 1,422.17 and 601.10 is: 901.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.29 : 1,422.17 = 601.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.29/1,422.17 = 601.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.29x = 1,422.17 × 601.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.29x = 854,856.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,856.27/948.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.48

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