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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.01, 1,200.56 and 410.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.01, 1,200.56 and 410.00 is: 615.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.01 : 1,200.56 = 410.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.01/1,200.56 = 410.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.01x = 1,200.56 × 410.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.01x = 492,221.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,221.55/800.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.27

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