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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.80, 1,201.64 and 594.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.80, 1,201.64 and 594.74 is: 891.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.80 : 1,201.64 = 594.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.80/1,201.64 = 594.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.80x = 1,201.64 × 594.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.80x = 714,663.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,663.40/801.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.33

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