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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.03, 1,200.32 and 594.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.03, 1,200.32 and 594.63 is: 891.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.03 : 1,200.32 = 594.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.03/1,200.32 = 594.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.03x = 1,200.32 × 594.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.03x = 713,746.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,746.28/801.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.04

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