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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.80, 1,201.74 and 657.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.80, 1,201.74 and 657.80 is: 985.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.80 : 1,201.74 = 657.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.80/1,201.74 = 657.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.80x = 1,201.74 × 657.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.80x = 790,504.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,504.57/801.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.91

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