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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.08, 1,224.48 and 601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.08, 1,224.48 and 601.44 is: 902.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.08 : 1,224.48 = 601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.08/1,224.48 = 601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.08x = 1,224.48 × 601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.08x = 736,451.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,451.25/816.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.43

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