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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.58, 1,202.50 and 557.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.58, 1,202.50 and 557.58 is: 837.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.58 : 1,202.50 = 557.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.58/1,202.50 = 557.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.58x = 1,202.50 × 557.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.58x = 670,489.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,489.95/800.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.51

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