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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.59, 1,201.12 and 619.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.59, 1,201.12 and 619.43 is: 928.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.59 : 1,201.12 = 619.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.59/1,201.12 = 619.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.59x = 1,201.12 × 619.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.59x = 744,002.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,002.21/801.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.16

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