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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.65, 1,484.02 and 601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.65, 1,484.02 and 601.44 is: 900.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.65 : 1,484.02 = 601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.65/1,484.02 = 601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.65x = 1,484.02 × 601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.65x = 892,548.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,548.99/991.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.06

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