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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.86, 1,203.15 and 436.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.86, 1,203.15 and 436.10 is: 654.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.86 : 1,203.15 = 436.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.86/1,203.15 = 436.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.86x = 1,203.15 × 436.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.86x = 524,693.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,693.72/801.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.35

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