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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.40, 1,202.10 and 542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.40, 1,202.10 and 542.20 is: 813.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.40 : 1,202.10 = 542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.40/1,202.10 = 542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.40x = 1,202.10 × 542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.40x = 651,778.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,778.62/801.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.30

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