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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.92, 1,214.06 and 600.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.92, 1,214.06 and 600.89 is: 901.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.92 : 1,214.06 = 600.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.92/1,214.06 = 600.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.92x = 1,214.06 × 600.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.92x = 729,507.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,507.44/808.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.83

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