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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.89, 1,210.73 and 601.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.89, 1,210.73 and 601.87 is: 903.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.89 : 1,210.73 = 601.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.89/1,210.73 = 601.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.89x = 1,210.73 × 601.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.89x = 728,702.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,702.07/806.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.10

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