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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.82, 1,201.26 and 471.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.82, 1,201.26 and 471.60 is: 707.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.82 : 1,201.26 = 471.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.82/1,201.26 = 471.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.82x = 1,201.26 × 471.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.82x = 566,514.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,514.22/800.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.42

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