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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.43, 1,202.02 and 435.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.43, 1,202.02 and 435.93 is: 654.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.43 : 1,202.02 = 435.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.43/1,202.02 = 435.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.43x = 1,202.02 × 435.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.43x = 523,996.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,996.58/800.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.64

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