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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.51, 1,201.79 and 477.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.51, 1,201.79 and 477.10 is: 715.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.51 : 1,201.79 = 477.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.51/1,201.79 = 477.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.51x = 1,201.79 × 477.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.51x = 573,374.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,374.01/801.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.37

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