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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.34, 1,200.90 and 606.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.34, 1,200.90 and 606.17 is: 908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.34 : 1,200.90 = 606.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.34/1,200.90 = 606.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.34x = 1,200.90 × 606.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.34x = 727,954.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,954.83/801.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.42

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