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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.05, 1,200.72 and 362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.05, 1,200.72 and 362.54 is: 543.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.05 : 1,200.72 = 362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.05/1,200.72 = 362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.05x = 1,200.72 × 362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.05x = 435,301.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,301.21/801.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.41

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