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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.69, 1,200.02 and 435.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.69, 1,200.02 and 435.38 is: 652.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.69 : 1,200.02 = 435.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.69/1,200.02 = 435.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.69x = 1,200.02 × 435.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.69x = 522,456.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,456.53/800.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.51

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