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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.13, 1,198.94 and 312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.13, 1,198.94 and 312.92 is: 468.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.13 : 1,198.94 = 312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.13/1,198.94 = 312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.13x = 1,198.94 × 312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.13x = 375,164.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,164.75/800.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.88

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