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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.60, 1,202.10 and 557.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.60, 1,202.10 and 557.40 is: 835.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.60 : 1,202.10 = 557.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.60/1,202.10 = 557.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.60x = 1,202.10 × 557.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.60x = 670,050.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,050.54/801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.89

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