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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.40, 844.38 and 601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.40, 844.38 and 601.20 is: 822.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.40 : 844.38 = 601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.40/844.38 = 601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.40x = 844.38 × 601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.40x = 507,641.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,641.26/617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.22

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