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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.39, 1,201.21 and 523.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.39, 1,201.21 and 523.40 is: 784.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.39 : 1,201.21 = 523.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.39/1,201.21 = 523.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.39x = 1,201.21 × 523.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.39x = 628,715.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,715.01/801.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.53

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