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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.96, 1,230.38 and 601.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.96, 1,230.38 and 601.58 is: 901.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.96 : 1,230.38 = 601.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.96/1,230.38 = 601.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.96x = 1,230.38 × 601.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.96x = 740,172.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,172.00/820.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.59

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