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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.78, 1,210.44 and 601.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.78, 1,210.44 and 601.38 is: 901.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.78 : 1,210.44 = 601.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.78/1,210.44 = 601.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.78x = 1,210.44 × 601.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.78x = 727,934.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,934.41/807.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.15

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