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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.85, 1,201.71 and 307.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.85, 1,201.71 and 307.59 is: 461.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.85 : 1,201.71 = 307.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.85/1,201.71 = 307.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.85x = 1,201.71 × 307.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.85x = 369,633.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,633.98/800.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.55

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