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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.12, 1,242.40 and 605.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.12, 1,242.40 and 605.76 is: 835.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.12 : 1,242.40 = 605.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.12/1,242.40 = 605.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.12x = 1,242.40 × 605.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.12x = 752,596.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,596.22/901.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.18

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