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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.09, 1,203.80 and 476.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.09, 1,203.80 and 476.55 is: 716.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.09 : 1,203.80 = 476.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.09/1,203.80 = 476.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.09x = 1,203.80 × 476.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.09x = 573,668.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,668.51/801.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.11

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