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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.41, 1,202.11 and 436.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.41, 1,202.11 and 436.91 is: 655.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.41 : 1,202.11 = 436.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.41/1,202.11 = 436.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.41x = 1,202.11 × 436.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.41x = 525,206.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,206.78/801.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.36

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