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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.78, 1,202.66 and 362.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.78, 1,202.66 and 362.86 is: 544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.78 : 1,202.66 = 362.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.78/1,202.66 = 362.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.78x = 1,202.66 × 362.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.78x = 436,397.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,397.21/801.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.29

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