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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.80, 1,223.70 and 601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.80, 1,223.70 and 601.80 is: 900.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.80 : 1,223.70 = 601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.80/1,223.70 = 601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.80x = 1,223.70 × 601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.80x = 736,422.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,422.66/817.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.49

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