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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.06, 1,199.94 and 415.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.06, 1,199.94 and 415.50 is: 622.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.06 : 1,199.94 = 415.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.06/1,199.94 = 415.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.06x = 1,199.94 × 415.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.06x = 498,575.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,575.07/801.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.39

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