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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.96, 1,200.57 and 597.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.96, 1,200.57 and 597.39 is: 894.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.96 : 1,200.57 = 597.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.96/1,200.57 = 597.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.96x = 1,200.57 × 597.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.96x = 717,208.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,208.51/801.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.32

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