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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.10, 1,201.23 and 435.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.10, 1,201.23 and 435.98 is: 652.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.10 : 1,201.23 = 435.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.10/1,201.23 = 435.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.10x = 1,201.23 × 435.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.10x = 523,715.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,715.26/802.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.93

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