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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.82, 1,200.83 and 472.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.82, 1,200.83 and 472.03 is: 707.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.82 : 1,200.83 = 472.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.82/1,200.83 = 472.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.82x = 1,200.83 × 472.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.82x = 566,822.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,822.42/800.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.80

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