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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.45, 1,225.08 and 600.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.45, 1,225.08 and 600.99 is: 901.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.45 : 1,225.08 = 600.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.45/1,225.08 = 600.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.45x = 1,225.08 × 600.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.45x = 736,260.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,260.83/816.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.78

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