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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.98, 1,448.82 and 600.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.98, 1,448.82 and 600.48 is: 901.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.98 : 1,448.82 = 600.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.98/1,448.82 = 600.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.98x = 1,448.82 × 600.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.98x = 869,987.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,987.43/964.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.56

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