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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.09, 1,200.94 and 601.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.09, 1,200.94 and 601.76 is: 903.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.09 : 1,200.94 = 601.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.09/1,200.94 = 601.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.09x = 1,200.94 × 601.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.09x = 722,682.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,682.54/800.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.25

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