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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.33, 1,201.86 and 569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.33, 1,201.86 and 569.52 is: 854.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.33 : 1,201.86 = 569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.33/1,201.86 = 569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.33x = 1,201.86 × 569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.33x = 684,483.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,483.31/801.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.18

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