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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.34, 1,199.76 and 453.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.34, 1,199.76 and 453.93 is: 680.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.34 : 1,199.76 = 453.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.34/1,199.76 = 453.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.34x = 1,199.76 × 453.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.34x = 544,607.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,607.06/800.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.47

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