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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.24, 1,205.66 and 600.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.24, 1,205.66 and 600.96 is: 898.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.24 : 1,205.66 = 600.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.24/1,205.66 = 600.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.24x = 1,205.66 × 600.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.24x = 724,553.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,553.43/806.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.68

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