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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.14, 1,201.10 and 523.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.14, 1,201.10 and 523.20 is: 784.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.14 : 1,201.10 = 523.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.14/1,201.10 = 523.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.14x = 1,201.10 × 523.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.14x = 628,412.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,412.90/801.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.40

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