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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.76, 1,449.51 and 601.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.76, 1,449.51 and 601.26 is: 902.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.76 : 1,449.51 = 601.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.76/1,449.51 = 601.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.76x = 1,449.51 × 601.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.76x = 871,532.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,532.38/965.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.43

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