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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.57, 1,200.46 and 508.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.57, 1,200.46 and 508.05 is: 760.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.57 : 1,200.46 = 508.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.57/1,200.46 = 508.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.57x = 1,200.46 × 508.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.57x = 609,885.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,885.16/801.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.87

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