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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.06, 1,201.91 and 435.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.06, 1,201.91 and 435.42 is: 653.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.06 : 1,201.91 = 435.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.06/1,201.91 = 435.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.06x = 1,201.91 × 435.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.06x = 523,335.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,335.65/801.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.30

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