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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.88, 1,200.12 and 436.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.88, 1,200.12 and 436.40 is: 653.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.88 : 1,200.12 = 436.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.88/1,200.12 = 436.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.88x = 1,200.12 × 436.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.88x = 523,732.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,732.37/800.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.95

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