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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.66, 1,199.72 and 453.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.66, 1,199.72 and 453.56 is: 679.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.66 : 1,199.72 = 453.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.66/1,199.72 = 453.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.66x = 1,199.72 × 453.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.66x = 544,145.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,145.00/800.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.62

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