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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.14, 1,209.61 and 601.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.14, 1,209.61 and 601.12 is: 901.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.14 : 1,209.61 = 601.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.14/1,209.61 = 601.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.14x = 1,209.61 × 601.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.14x = 727,120.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,120.76/806.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.98

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