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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.88, 1,201.04 and 313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.88, 1,201.04 and 313.92 is: 470.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.88 : 1,201.04 = 313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.88/1,201.04 = 313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.88x = 1,201.04 × 313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.88x = 377,030.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,030.48/800.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.77

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