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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.32, 1,244.16 and 606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.32, 1,244.16 and 606 is: 836.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.32 : 1,244.16 = 606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.32/1,244.16 = 606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.32x = 1,244.16 × 606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.32x = 753,960.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,960.96/901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.51

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