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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.92, 1,200.15 and 589.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.92, 1,200.15 and 589.65 is: 882.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.92 : 1,200.15 = 589.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.92/1,200.15 = 589.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.92x = 1,200.15 × 589.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.92x = 707,668.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,668.45/801.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.47

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