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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.34, 1,198.94 and 453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.34, 1,198.94 and 453.12 is: 678.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.34 : 1,198.94 = 453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.34/1,198.94 = 453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.34x = 1,198.94 × 453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.34x = 543,261.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,261.43/800.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.79

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