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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.48, 1,201.01 and 512.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.48, 1,201.01 and 512.31 is: 767.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.48 : 1,201.01 = 512.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.48/1,201.01 = 512.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.48x = 1,201.01 × 512.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.48x = 615,289.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,289.43/801.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.69

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