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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.33, 1,244.19 and 607.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.33, 1,244.19 and 607.47 is: 838.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.33 : 1,244.19 = 607.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.33/1,244.19 = 607.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.33x = 1,244.19 × 607.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.33x = 755,805.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,805.71/901.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.55

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