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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.19, 1,199.72 and 312.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.19, 1,199.72 and 312.68 is: 468.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.19 : 1,199.72 = 312.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.19/1,199.72 = 312.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.19x = 1,199.72 × 312.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.19x = 375,132.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,132.23/800.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.80

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