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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.77, 1,210.35 and 601.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.77, 1,210.35 and 601.29 is: 900.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.77 : 1,210.35 = 601.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.77/1,210.35 = 601.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.77x = 1,210.35 × 601.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.77x = 727,771.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,771.35/807.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.96

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