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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.94, 1,201.26 and 435.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.94, 1,201.26 and 435.44 is: 653.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.94 : 1,201.26 = 435.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.94/1,201.26 = 435.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.94x = 1,201.26 × 435.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.94x = 523,076.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,076.65/799.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.89

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