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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.15, 1,448.60 and 601.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.15, 1,448.60 and 601.16 is: 900.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.15 : 1,448.60 = 601.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.15/1,448.60 = 601.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.15x = 1,448.60 × 601.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.15x = 870,840.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,840.99/967.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.42

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