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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.75, 1,203.63 and 559.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.75, 1,203.63 and 559.56 is: 840.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.75 : 1,203.63 = 559.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.75/1,203.63 = 559.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.75x = 1,203.63 × 559.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.75x = 673,503.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,503.57/801.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.04

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