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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.24, 1,201.84 and 435.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.24, 1,201.84 and 435.94 is: 653.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.24 : 1,201.84 = 435.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.24/1,201.84 = 435.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.24x = 1,201.84 × 435.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.24x = 523,930.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,930.13/801.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.90

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