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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.69, 1,200.91 and 416.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.69, 1,200.91 and 416.13 is: 623.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.69 : 1,200.91 = 416.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.69/1,200.91 = 416.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.69x = 1,200.91 × 416.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.69x = 499,734.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,734.68/801.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.35

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