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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.04, 1,201.50 and 476.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.04, 1,201.50 and 476.13 is: 714.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.04 : 1,201.50 = 476.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.04/1,201.50 = 476.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.04x = 1,201.50 × 476.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.04x = 572,065.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,065.38/801.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.16

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