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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.72, 1,203.48 and 595.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.72, 1,203.48 and 595.80 is: 894.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.72 : 1,203.48 = 595.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.72/1,203.48 = 595.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.72x = 1,203.48 × 595.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.72x = 717,033.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,033.38/801.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.37

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