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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.87, 1,201.85 and 313.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.87, 1,201.85 and 313.86 is: 471.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.87 : 1,201.85 = 313.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.87/1,201.85 = 313.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.87x = 1,201.85 × 313.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.87x = 377,212.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,212.64/800.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.00

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