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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.77, 1,202.65 and 529.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.77, 1,202.65 and 529.57 is: 794.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.77 : 1,202.65 = 529.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.77/1,202.65 = 529.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.77x = 1,202.65 × 529.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.77x = 636,887.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,887.54/801.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.36

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