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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.19, 1,230.68 and 601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.19, 1,230.68 and 601.04 is: 901.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.19 : 1,230.68 = 601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.19/1,230.68 = 601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.19x = 1,230.68 × 601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.19x = 739,682.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,682.18/820.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.84

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