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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.25, 1,195.49 and 638.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.25, 1,195.49 and 638.12 is: 953.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.25 : 1,195.49 = 638.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.25/1,195.49 = 638.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.25x = 1,195.49 × 638.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.25x = 762,866.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,866.08/800.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.28

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