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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.53, 1,201.25 and 435.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.53, 1,201.25 and 435.35 is: 653.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.53 : 1,201.25 = 435.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.53/1,201.25 = 435.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.53x = 1,201.25 × 435.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.53x = 522,960.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,960.30/800.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.27

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