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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.08, 1,211.02 and 602.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.08, 1,211.02 and 602.06 is: 903.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.08 : 1,211.02 = 602.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.08/1,211.02 = 602.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.08x = 1,211.02 × 602.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.08x = 729,097.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,097.64/807.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.38

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