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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.36, 1,202.40 and 527.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.36, 1,202.40 and 527.58 is: 791.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.36 : 1,202.40 = 527.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.36/1,202.40 = 527.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.36x = 1,202.40 × 527.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.36x = 634,362.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,362.19/801.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.61

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