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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.24, 1,208.66 and 602.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.24, 1,208.66 and 602.96 is: 901.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.24 : 1,208.66 = 602.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.24/1,208.66 = 602.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.24x = 1,208.66 × 602.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.24x = 728,773.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,773.63/808.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.68

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