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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800, 1,201.12 and 410.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800, 1,201.12 and 410.28 is: 615.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800 : 1,201.12 = 410.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800/1,201.12 = 410.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800x = 1,201.12 × 410.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800x = 492,795.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,795.51/800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.99

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