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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.64, 1,244.79 and 607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.64, 1,244.79 and 607.20 is: 838.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.64 : 1,244.79 = 607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.64/1,244.79 = 607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.64x = 1,244.79 × 607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.64x = 755,836.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,836.49/901.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.29

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