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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.81, 1,203.12 and 587.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.81, 1,203.12 and 587.16 is: 881.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.81 : 1,203.12 = 587.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.81/1,203.12 = 587.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.81x = 1,203.12 × 587.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.81x = 706,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,423.94/801.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.04

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