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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.90, 1,201.42 and 557.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.90, 1,201.42 and 557.94 is: 835.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.90 : 1,201.42 = 557.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.90/1,201.42 = 557.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.90x = 1,201.42 × 557.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.90x = 670,320.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,320.27/801.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.92

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