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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.84, 1,210.55 and 601.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.84, 1,210.55 and 601.49 is: 901.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.84 : 1,210.55 = 601.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.84/1,210.55 = 601.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.84x = 1,210.55 × 601.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.84x = 728,133.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,133.74/807.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.33

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