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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.58, 1,201.59 and 435.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.58, 1,201.59 and 435.63 is: 653.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.58 : 1,201.59 = 435.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.58/1,201.59 = 435.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.58x = 1,201.59 × 435.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.58x = 523,448.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,448.65/800.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.84

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