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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.29, 1,200.58 and 509.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.29, 1,200.58 and 509.11 is: 762.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.29 : 1,200.58 = 509.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.29/1,200.58 = 509.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.29x = 1,200.58 × 509.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.29x = 611,223.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,223.01/801.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.80

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