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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.77, 1,448.80 and 601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.77, 1,448.80 and 601.44 is: 900.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.77 : 1,448.80 = 601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.77/1,448.80 = 601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.77x = 1,448.80 × 601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.77x = 871,366.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,366.27/967.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.39

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