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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.56, 1,199.92 and 435.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.56, 1,199.92 and 435.66 is: 652.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.56 : 1,199.92 = 435.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.56/1,199.92 = 435.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.56x = 1,199.92 × 435.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.56x = 522,757.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,757.15/800.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.99

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