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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.53, 1,201.86 and 436.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.53, 1,201.86 and 436.41 is: 653.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.53 : 1,201.86 = 436.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.53/1,201.86 = 436.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.53x = 1,201.86 × 436.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.53x = 524,503.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,503.72/802.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.56

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