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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.43, 1,200.96 and 475.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.43, 1,200.96 and 475.98 is: 714.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.43 : 1,200.96 = 475.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.43/1,200.96 = 475.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.43x = 1,200.96 × 475.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.43x = 571,632.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,632.94/800.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.16

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