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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.77, 1,202.83 and 621.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.77, 1,202.83 and 621.41 is: 932.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.77 : 1,202.83 = 621.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.77/1,202.83 = 621.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.77x = 1,202.83 × 621.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.77x = 747,443.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,443.02/801.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.25

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