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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.61, 1,199.18 and 434.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.61, 1,199.18 and 434.63 is: 650.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.61 : 1,199.18 = 434.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.61/1,199.18 = 434.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.61x = 1,199.18 × 434.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.61x = 521,191.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,191.43/800.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.99

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