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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.13, 1,202.43 and 411.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.13, 1,202.43 and 411.41 is: 617.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.13 : 1,202.43 = 411.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.13/1,202.43 = 411.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.13x = 1,202.43 × 411.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.13x = 494,691.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,691.73/801.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.49

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