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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.04, 1,199.39 and 415.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.04, 1,199.39 and 415.48 is: 622.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.04 : 1,199.39 = 415.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.04/1,199.39 = 415.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.04x = 1,199.39 × 415.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.04x = 498,322.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,322.56/801.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.09

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