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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.07, 1,208.01 and 600.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.07, 1,208.01 and 600.05 is: 900.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.07 : 1,208.01 = 600.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.07/1,208.01 = 600.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.07x = 1,208.01 × 600.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.07x = 724,871.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,871.67/805.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.38

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