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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.63, 1,199.26 and 607.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.63, 1,199.26 and 607.19 is: 908.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.63 : 1,199.26 = 607.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.63/1,199.26 = 607.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.63x = 1,199.26 × 607.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.63x = 728,180.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,180.19/801.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.37

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