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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.63, 1,201.73 and 411.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.63, 1,201.73 and 411.41 is: 616.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.63 : 1,201.73 = 411.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.63/1,201.73 = 411.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.63x = 1,201.73 × 411.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.63x = 494,404.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,404.69/801.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.75

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