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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.86, 1,200.57 and 430.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.86, 1,200.57 and 430.86 is: 645.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.86 : 1,200.57 = 430.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.86/1,200.57 = 430.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.86x = 1,200.57 × 430.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.86x = 517,282.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,282.06/800.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.91

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