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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.15, 1,201.99 and 416.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.15, 1,201.99 and 416.13 is: 624.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.15 : 1,201.99 = 416.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.15/1,201.99 = 416.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.15x = 1,201.99 × 416.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.15x = 500,184.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,184.10/801.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.33

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