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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.09, 1,448.61 and 601.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.09, 1,448.61 and 601.97 is: 900.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.09 : 1,448.61 = 601.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.09/1,448.61 = 601.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.09x = 1,448.61 × 601.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.09x = 872,019.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,019.76/968.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.76

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