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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.46, 1,243.49 and 607.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.46, 1,243.49 and 607.13 is: 837.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.46 : 1,243.49 = 607.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.46/1,243.49 = 607.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.46x = 1,243.49 × 607.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.46x = 754,950.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,950.83/901.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.48

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