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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819, 1,228.86 and 601.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819, 1,228.86 and 601.56 is: 902.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819 : 1,228.86 = 601.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819/1,228.86 = 601.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819x = 1,228.86 × 601.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819x = 739,233.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,233.02/819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.60

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