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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.60, 1,201.32 and 527.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.60, 1,201.32 and 527.28 is: 790.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.60 : 1,201.32 = 527.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.60/1,201.32 = 527.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.60x = 1,201.32 × 527.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.60x = 633,432.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,432.01/801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.21

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