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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.91, 1,450.46 and 601.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.91, 1,450.46 and 601.59 is: 901.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.91 : 1,450.46 = 601.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.91/1,450.46 = 601.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.91x = 1,450.46 × 601.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.91x = 872,579.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,579.22/967.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.51

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