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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.36, 1,200.24 and 556.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.36, 1,200.24 and 556.56 is: 833.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.36 : 1,200.24 = 556.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.36/1,200.24 = 556.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.36x = 1,200.24 × 556.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.36x = 668,005.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,005.57/801.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.59

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