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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.06, 1,202.13 and 596.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.06, 1,202.13 and 596.16 is: 894.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.06 : 1,202.13 = 596.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.06/1,202.13 = 596.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.06x = 1,202.13 × 596.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.06x = 716,661.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,661.82/801.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.64

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