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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.08, 1,200.60 and 435.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.08, 1,200.60 and 435.56 is: 652.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.08 : 1,200.60 = 435.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.08/1,200.60 = 435.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.08x = 1,200.60 × 435.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.08x = 522,936.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,936.34/801.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.79

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