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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.86, 1,201.47 and 313.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.86, 1,201.47 and 313.78 is: 470.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.86 : 1,201.47 = 313.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.86/1,201.47 = 313.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.86x = 1,201.47 × 313.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.86x = 376,997.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,997.26/800.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.74

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