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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.44, 1,204 and 557.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.44, 1,204 and 557.24 is: 837.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.44 : 1,204 = 557.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.44/1,204 = 557.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.44x = 1,204 × 557.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.44x = 670,916.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,916.96/801.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.14

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