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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.90, 1,201.23 and 585.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.90, 1,201.23 and 585.63 is: 877.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.90 : 1,201.23 = 585.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.90/1,201.23 = 585.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.90x = 1,201.23 × 585.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.90x = 703,476.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,476.32/801.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.26

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