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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.96, 1,421.06 and 601.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.96, 1,421.06 and 601.24 is: 900.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.96 : 1,421.06 = 601.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.96/1,421.06 = 601.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.96x = 1,421.06 × 601.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.96x = 854,398.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,398.11/948.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.35

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