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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.29, 1,201.94 and 436.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.29, 1,201.94 and 436.19 is: 654.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.29 : 1,201.94 = 436.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.29/1,201.94 = 436.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.29x = 1,201.94 × 436.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.29x = 524,267.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,267.65/801.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.28

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