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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.20, 1,201.80 and 606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.20, 1,201.80 and 606.80 is: 910.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.20 : 1,201.80 = 606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.20/1,201.80 = 606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.20x = 1,201.80 × 606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.20x = 729,252.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,252.24/801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.20

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