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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.94, 1,214.01 and 601.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.94, 1,214.01 and 601.18 is: 902.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.94 : 1,214.01 = 601.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.94/1,214.01 = 601.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.94x = 1,214.01 × 601.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.94x = 729,840.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,840.05/808.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.22

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