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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.27, 1,211.19 and 601.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.27, 1,211.19 and 601.87 is: 901.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.27 : 1,211.19 = 601.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.27/1,211.19 = 601.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.27x = 1,211.19 × 601.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.27x = 728,978.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,978.93/808.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.90

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