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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.75, 1,105.04 and 432.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.75, 1,105.04 and 432.75 is: 597.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.75 : 1,105.04 = 432.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.75/1,105.04 = 432.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.75x = 1,105.04 × 432.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.75x = 478,203.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,203.90/800.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.20

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