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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.02, 1,247.10 and 601.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.02, 1,247.10 and 601.90 is: 901.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.02 : 1,247.10 = 601.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.02/1,247.10 = 601.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.02x = 1,247.10 × 601.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.02x = 750,629.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,629.49/833.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.09

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