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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.90, 1,200.12 and 541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.90, 1,200.12 and 541.28 is: 810.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.90 : 1,200.12 = 541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.90/1,200.12 = 541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.90x = 1,200.12 × 541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.90x = 649,601.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,601.92/801.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.08

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