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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.77, 1,217.94 and 606.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.77, 1,217.94 and 606.37 is: 908.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.77 : 1,217.94 = 606.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.77/1,217.94 = 606.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.77x = 1,217.94 × 606.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.77x = 738,522.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,522.28/812.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.65

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