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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.52, 1,201.85 and 411.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.52, 1,201.85 and 411.49 is: 616.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.52 : 1,201.85 = 411.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.52/1,201.85 = 411.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.52x = 1,201.85 × 411.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.52x = 494,541.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,541.19/802.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.24

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