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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.16, 1,200.78 and 619.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.16, 1,200.78 and 619.24 is: 928.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.16 : 1,200.78 = 619.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.16/1,200.78 = 619.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.16x = 1,200.78 × 619.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.16x = 743,571.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,571.01/801.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.12

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