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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.88, 1,199.88 and 414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.88, 1,199.88 and 414.96 is: 621.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.88 : 1,199.88 = 414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.88/1,199.88 = 414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.88x = 1,199.88 × 414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.88x = 497,902.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,902.20/800.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.69

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