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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.26, 1,200.38 and 435.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.26, 1,200.38 and 435.22 is: 652.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.26 : 1,200.38 = 435.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.26/1,200.38 = 435.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.26x = 1,200.38 × 435.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.26x = 522,429.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,429.38/800.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.82

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