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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.79, 1,200.50 and 581.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.79, 1,200.50 and 581.77 is: 871.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.79 : 1,200.50 = 581.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.79/1,200.50 = 581.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.79x = 1,200.50 × 581.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.79x = 698,414.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,414.89/801.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.07

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