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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.10, 1,200.30 and 527.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.10, 1,200.30 and 527.05 is: 789.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.10 : 1,200.30 = 527.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.10/1,200.30 = 527.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.10x = 1,200.30 × 527.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.10x = 632,618.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,618.12/801.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.69

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