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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.88, 1,421.76 and 601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.88, 1,421.76 and 601.60 is: 901.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.88 : 1,421.76 = 601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.88/1,421.76 = 601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.88x = 1,421.76 × 601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.88x = 855,330.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,330.82/948.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.41

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