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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.81, 1,227.32 and 601.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.81, 1,227.32 and 601.94 is: 903.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.81 : 1,227.32 = 601.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.81/1,227.32 = 601.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.81x = 1,227.32 × 601.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.81x = 738,773.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,773.00/817.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.36

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