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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.84, 1,201.53 and 595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.84, 1,201.53 and 595.44 is: 892.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.84 : 1,201.53 = 595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.84/1,201.53 = 595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.84x = 1,201.53 × 595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.84x = 715,439.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,439.02/801.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.25

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