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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.30, 1,201.94 and 544.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.30, 1,201.94 and 544.26 is: 816.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.30 : 1,201.94 = 544.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.30/1,201.94 = 544.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.30x = 1,201.94 × 544.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.30x = 654,167.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,167.86/801.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.38

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