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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.01, 1,201.10 and 410.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.01, 1,201.10 and 410.99 is: 615.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.01 : 1,201.10 = 410.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.01/1,201.10 = 410.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.01x = 1,201.10 × 410.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.01x = 493,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,632.03/802.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.49

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