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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.70, 1,202.27 and 510.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.70, 1,202.27 and 510.05 is: 765.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.70 : 1,202.27 = 510.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.70/1,202.27 = 510.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.70x = 1,202.27 × 510.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.70x = 613,209.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,209.25/800.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.84

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