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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.79, 1,200.78 and 476.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.79, 1,200.78 and 476.07 is: 713.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.79 : 1,200.78 = 476.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.79/1,200.78 = 476.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.79x = 1,200.78 × 476.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.79x = 571,655.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,655.33/800.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.86

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