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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.16, 1,202.10 and 435.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.16, 1,202.10 and 435.82 is: 653.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.16 : 1,202.10 = 435.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.16/1,202.10 = 435.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.16x = 1,202.10 × 435.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.16x = 523,899.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,899.22/801.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.93

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