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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.81, 1,201.78 and 362.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.81, 1,201.78 and 362.55 is: 543.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.81 : 1,201.78 = 362.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.81/1,201.78 = 362.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.81x = 1,201.78 × 362.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.81x = 435,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,701.50/801.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.40

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