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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.56, 1,449.91 and 601.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.56, 1,449.91 and 601.23 is: 900.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.56 : 1,449.91 = 601.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.56/1,449.91 = 601.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.56x = 1,449.91 × 601.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.56x = 871,729.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,729.39/967.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.96

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