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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.30, 1,200.63 and 771.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.30, 1,200.63 and 771.33 is: 1,155.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.30 : 1,200.63 = 771.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.30/1,200.63 = 771.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.30x = 1,200.63 × 771.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.30x = 926,081.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,081.94/801.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.72

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