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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.38, 1,448.91 and 601.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.38, 1,448.91 and 601.45 is: 899.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.38 : 1,448.91 = 601.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.38/1,448.91 = 601.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.38x = 1,448.91 × 601.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.38x = 871,446.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,446.92/968.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.90

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