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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.70, 1,201.04 and 437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.70, 1,201.04 and 437.80 is: 656.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.70 : 1,201.04 = 437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.70/1,201.04 = 437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.70x = 1,201.04 × 437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.70x = 525,815.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,815.31/800.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.69

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