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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.91, 1,200.24 and 605.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.91, 1,200.24 and 605.07 is: 906.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.91 : 1,200.24 = 605.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.91/1,200.24 = 605.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.91x = 1,200.24 × 605.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.91x = 726,229.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,229.22/800.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.76

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