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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.48, 1,200.24 and 619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.48, 1,200.24 and 619.20 is: 927.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.48 : 1,200.24 = 619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.48/1,200.24 = 619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.48x = 1,200.24 × 619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.48x = 743,188.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,188.61/801.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.27

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