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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.04, 1,201.56 and 527.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.04, 1,201.56 and 527.07 is: 790.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.04 : 1,201.56 = 527.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.04/1,201.56 = 527.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.04x = 1,201.56 × 527.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.04x = 633,306.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,306.23/801.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.61

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