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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.20, 1,198.05 and 593.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.20, 1,198.05 and 593.75 is: 887.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.20 : 1,198.05 = 593.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.20/1,198.05 = 593.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.20x = 1,198.05 × 593.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.20x = 711,342.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,342.19/801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.85

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