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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.72, 1,201.55 and 314.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.72, 1,201.55 and 314.18 is: 471.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.72 : 1,201.55 = 314.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.72/1,201.55 = 314.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.72x = 1,201.55 × 314.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.72x = 377,502.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,502.98/800.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.45

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