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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.19, 1,201.63 and 540.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.19, 1,201.63 and 540.40 is: 810.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.19 : 1,201.63 = 540.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.19/1,201.63 = 540.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.19x = 1,201.63 × 540.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.19x = 649,360.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,360.85/801.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.50

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