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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.58, 1,201.74 and 557.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.58, 1,201.74 and 557.38 is: 835.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.58 : 1,201.74 = 557.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.58/1,201.74 = 557.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.58x = 1,201.74 × 557.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.58x = 669,825.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,825.84/801.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.63

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