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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.22, 1,228.32 and 601.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.22, 1,228.32 and 601.98 is: 900.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.22 : 1,228.32 = 601.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.22/1,228.32 = 601.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.22x = 1,228.32 × 601.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.22x = 739,424.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,424.07/821.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.40

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