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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.93, 1,202.77 and 436.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.93, 1,202.77 and 436.43 is: 655.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.93 : 1,202.77 = 436.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.93/1,202.77 = 436.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.93x = 1,202.77 × 436.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.93x = 524,924.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,924.91/800.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.39

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