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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.24, 1,200.78 and 476.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.24, 1,200.78 and 476.52 is: 714.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.24 : 1,200.78 = 476.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.24/1,200.78 = 476.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.24x = 1,200.78 × 476.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.24x = 572,195.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,195.69/801.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.14

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