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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.12, 1,201.14 and 595.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.12, 1,201.14 and 595.65 is: 893.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.12 : 1,201.14 = 595.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.12/1,201.14 = 595.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.12x = 1,201.14 × 595.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.12x = 715,459.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,459.04/801.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.07

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