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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.39, 1,200.83 and 606.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.39, 1,200.83 and 606.18 is: 908.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.39 : 1,200.83 = 606.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.39/1,200.83 = 606.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.39x = 1,200.83 × 606.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.39x = 727,920.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,920.60/801.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.32

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