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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.60, 1,421.58 and 601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.60, 1,421.58 and 601.32 is: 901.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.60 : 1,421.58 = 601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.60/1,421.58 = 601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.60x = 1,421.58 × 601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.60x = 854,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,824.49/948.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.14

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