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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.86, 1,201.82 and 524.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.86, 1,201.82 and 524.35 is: 785.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.86 : 1,201.82 = 524.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.86/1,201.82 = 524.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.86x = 1,201.82 × 524.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.86x = 630,174.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,174.32/801.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.89

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