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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.98, 1,199.25 and 434.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.98, 1,199.25 and 434.94 is: 651.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.98 : 1,199.25 = 434.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.98/1,199.25 = 434.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.98x = 1,199.25 × 434.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.98x = 521,601.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,601.80/800.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.20

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