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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.91, 1,201.37 and 475.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.91, 1,201.37 and 475.90 is: 713.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.91 : 1,201.37 = 475.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.91/1,201.37 = 475.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.91x = 1,201.37 × 475.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.91x = 571,726.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,726.60/800.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.85

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