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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.39, 1,200.16 and 410.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.39, 1,200.16 and 410.36 is: 614.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.39 : 1,200.16 = 410.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.39/1,200.16 = 410.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.39x = 1,200.16 × 410.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.39x = 492,495.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,495.61/801.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.55

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