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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.18, 1,200.60 and 434.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.18, 1,200.60 and 434.54 is: 651.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.18 : 1,200.60 = 434.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.18/1,200.60 = 434.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.18x = 1,200.60 × 434.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.18x = 521,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,702.72/800.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.99

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