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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.50, 1,198.59 and 453.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.50, 1,198.59 and 453.32 is: 678.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.50 : 1,198.59 = 453.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.50/1,198.59 = 453.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.50x = 1,198.59 × 453.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.50x = 543,344.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,344.82/800.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.76

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