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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.68, 1,201.35 and 435.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.68, 1,201.35 and 435.04 is: 652.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.68 : 1,201.35 = 435.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.68/1,201.35 = 435.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.68x = 1,201.35 × 435.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.68x = 522,635.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,635.30/800.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.74

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