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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.72, 1,200.60 and 307.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.72, 1,200.60 and 307.16 is: 460.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.72 : 1,200.60 = 307.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.72/1,200.60 = 307.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.72x = 1,200.60 × 307.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.72x = 368,776.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,776.30/800.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.56

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