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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.51, 1,208.67 and 600.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.51, 1,208.67 and 600.49 is: 901.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.51 : 1,208.67 = 600.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.51/1,208.67 = 600.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.51x = 1,208.67 × 600.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.51x = 725,794.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,794.25/805.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.04

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