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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.34, 1,199.20 and 582.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.34, 1,199.20 and 582.22 is: 871.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.34 : 1,199.20 = 582.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.34/1,199.20 = 582.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.34x = 1,199.20 × 582.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.34x = 698,198.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,198.22/801.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.29

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