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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.90, 1,200.15 and 558.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.90, 1,200.15 and 558.90 is: 836.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.90 : 1,200.15 = 558.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.90/1,200.15 = 558.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.90x = 1,200.15 × 558.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.90x = 670,763.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,763.84/801.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.47

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