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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.22, 1,245.02 and 607.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.22, 1,245.02 and 607.79 is: 839.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.22 : 1,245.02 = 607.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.22/1,245.02 = 607.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.22x = 1,245.02 × 607.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.22x = 756,701.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,701.44/901.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.65

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