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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.54, 1,422.07 and 601.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.54, 1,422.07 and 601.66 is: 901.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.54 : 1,422.07 = 601.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.54/1,422.07 = 601.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.54x = 1,422.07 × 601.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.54x = 855,602.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,602.64/949.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.07

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