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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.86, 1,224.36 and 601.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.86, 1,224.36 and 601.59 is: 900.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.86 : 1,224.36 = 601.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.86/1,224.36 = 601.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.86x = 1,224.36 × 601.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.86x = 736,562.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,562.73/817.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.60

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