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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801, 1,201.86 and 459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801, 1,201.86 and 459 is: 688.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801 : 1,201.86 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801/1,201.86 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801x = 1,201.86 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801x = 551,653.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,653.74/801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.71

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