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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.13, 1,199.53 and 415.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.13, 1,199.53 and 415.57 is: 622.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.13 : 1,199.53 = 415.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.13/1,199.53 = 415.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.13x = 1,199.53 × 415.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.13x = 498,488.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,488.36/801.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.23

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