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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.76, 1,200.96 and 511.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.76, 1,200.96 and 511.72 is: 766.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.76 : 1,200.96 = 511.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.76/1,200.96 = 511.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.76x = 1,200.96 × 511.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.76x = 614,555.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,555.25/801.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.51

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