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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.18, 1,243.83 and 606.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.18, 1,243.83 and 606.70 is: 837.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.18 : 1,243.83 = 606.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.18/1,243.83 = 606.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.18x = 1,243.83 × 606.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.18x = 754,631.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,631.66/901.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.38

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