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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.06, 1,244.02 and 606.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.06, 1,244.02 and 606.58 is: 837.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.06 : 1,244.02 = 606.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.06/1,244.02 = 606.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.06x = 1,244.02 × 606.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.06x = 754,597.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,597.65/901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.46

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