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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.04, 1,487.06 and 601.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.04, 1,487.06 and 601.22 is: 902.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.04 : 1,487.06 = 601.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.04/1,487.06 = 601.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.04x = 1,487.06 × 601.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.04x = 894,053.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,053.18/991.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.14

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