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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.38, 1,201.85 and 508.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.38, 1,201.85 and 508.44 is: 762.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.38 : 1,201.85 = 508.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.38/1,201.85 = 508.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.38x = 1,201.85 × 508.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.38x = 611,068.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,068.13/801.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.52

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