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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.23, 1,244.01 and 598.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.23, 1,244.01 and 598.33 is: 825.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.23 : 1,244.01 = 598.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.23/1,244.01 = 598.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.23x = 1,244.01 × 598.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.23x = 744,328.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,328.50/901.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.90

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