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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.46, 1,200.09 and 435.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.46, 1,200.09 and 435.14 is: 653.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.46 : 1,200.09 = 435.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.46/1,200.09 = 435.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.46x = 1,200.09 × 435.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.46x = 522,207.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,207.16/799.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.20

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