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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.77, 1,208.94 and 600.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.77, 1,208.94 and 600.37 is: 899.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.77 : 1,208.94 = 600.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.77/1,208.94 = 600.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.77x = 1,208.94 × 600.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.77x = 725,811.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,811.31/806.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.65

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