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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.20, 1,200.02 and 508.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.20, 1,200.02 and 508.55 is: 763.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.20 : 1,200.02 = 508.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.20/1,200.02 = 508.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.20x = 1,200.02 × 508.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.20x = 610,261.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,261.63/799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.59

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