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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.70, 1,200.15 and 410.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.70, 1,200.15 and 410.55 is: 615.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.70 : 1,200.15 = 410.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.70/1,200.15 = 410.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.70x = 1,200.15 × 410.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.70x = 492,721.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,721.58/800.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.36

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