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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.84, 1,200.96 and 444.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.84, 1,200.96 and 444.57 is: 666.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.84 : 1,200.96 = 444.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.84/1,200.96 = 444.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.84x = 1,200.96 × 444.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.84x = 533,910.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,910.79/800.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.69

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