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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.08, 1,199.71 and 475.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.08, 1,199.71 and 475.27 is: 712.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.08 : 1,199.71 = 475.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.08/1,199.71 = 475.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.08x = 1,199.71 × 475.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.08x = 570,183.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,183.77/800.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.66

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