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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.36, 1,201.32 and 557.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.36, 1,201.32 and 557.88 is: 837.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.36 : 1,201.32 = 557.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.36/1,201.32 = 557.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.36x = 1,201.32 × 557.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.36x = 670,192.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,192.40/800.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.36

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