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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.20, 1,201.80 and 557.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.20, 1,201.80 and 557.48 is: 836.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.20 : 1,201.80 = 557.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.20/1,201.80 = 557.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.20x = 1,201.80 × 557.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.20x = 669,979.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,979.46/801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.22

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