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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.99, 1,201.29 and 410.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.99, 1,201.29 and 410.79 is: 616.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.99 : 1,201.29 = 410.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.99/1,201.29 = 410.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.99x = 1,201.29 × 410.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.99x = 493,473.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,473.41/800.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.08

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