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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.30, 1,200.42 and 475.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.30, 1,200.42 and 475.68 is: 712.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.30 : 1,200.42 = 475.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.30/1,200.42 = 475.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.30x = 1,200.42 × 475.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.30x = 571,015.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,015.79/801.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.61

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