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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.22, 1,449.80 and 600.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.22, 1,449.80 and 600.90 is: 901.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.22 : 1,449.80 = 600.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.22/1,449.80 = 600.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.22x = 1,449.80 × 600.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.22x = 871,184.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,184.82/966.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.64

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