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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.11, 1,199.92 and 435.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.11, 1,199.92 and 435.13 is: 651.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.11 : 1,199.92 = 435.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.11/1,199.92 = 435.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.11x = 1,199.92 × 435.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.11x = 522,121.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,121.19/801.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.75

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