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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.88, 1,202.43 and 411.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.88, 1,202.43 and 411.15 is: 617.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.88 : 1,202.43 = 411.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.88/1,202.43 = 411.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.88x = 1,202.43 × 411.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.88x = 494,379.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,379.09/800.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.29

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