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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.29, 1,345.53 and 601.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.29, 1,345.53 and 601.63 is: 830.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.29 : 1,345.53 = 601.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.29/1,345.53 = 601.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.29x = 1,345.53 × 601.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.29x = 809,505.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,505.33/975.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.01

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