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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.37, 1,200.18 and 410.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.37, 1,200.18 and 410.58 is: 615.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.37 : 1,200.18 = 410.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.37/1,200.18 = 410.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.37x = 1,200.18 × 410.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.37x = 492,769.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,769.90/800.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.68

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