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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.80, 1,202.10 and 476.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.80, 1,202.10 and 476.35 is: 715.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.80 : 1,202.10 = 476.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.80/1,202.10 = 476.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.80x = 1,202.10 × 476.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.80x = 572,620.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,620.34/800.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.06

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