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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.44, 1,200.60 and 477.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.44, 1,200.60 and 477.86 is: 716.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.44 : 1,200.60 = 477.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.44/1,200.60 = 477.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.44x = 1,200.60 × 477.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.44x = 573,718.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,718.72/800.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.75

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