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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.98, 1,107.28 and 606.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.98, 1,107.28 and 606.56 is: 837.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.98 : 1,107.28 = 606.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.98/1,107.28 = 606.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.98x = 1,107.28 × 606.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.98x = 671,631.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,631.76/801.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.47

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