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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.15, 1,200.20 and 435.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.15, 1,200.20 and 435.65 is: 653.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.15 : 1,200.20 = 435.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.15/1,200.20 = 435.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.15x = 1,200.20 × 435.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.15x = 522,858.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,858.95/800.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.46

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