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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.01, 1,200.75 and 507.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.01, 1,200.75 and 507.61 is: 760.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.01 : 1,200.75 = 507.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.01/1,200.75 = 507.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.01x = 1,200.75 × 507.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.01x = 609,512.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,512.71/801.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.93

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