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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801, 1,193.01 and 759.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801, 1,193.01 and 759.88 is: 1,131.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801 : 1,193.01 = 759.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801/1,193.01 = 759.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801x = 1,193.01 × 759.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801x = 906,544.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,544.44/801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.77

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