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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.60, 1,201.11 and 619.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.60, 1,201.11 and 619.44 is: 928.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.60 : 1,201.11 = 619.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.60/1,201.11 = 619.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.60x = 1,201.11 × 619.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.60x = 744,015.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,015.58/801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.16

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