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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.22, 1,199.94 and 511.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.22, 1,199.94 and 511.78 is: 766.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.22 : 1,199.94 = 511.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.22/1,199.94 = 511.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.22x = 1,199.94 × 511.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.22x = 614,105.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,105.29/801.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.46

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