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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.52, 1,200.32 and 572.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.52, 1,200.32 and 572.96 is: 860.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.52 : 1,200.32 = 572.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.52/1,200.32 = 572.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.52x = 1,200.32 × 572.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.52x = 687,735.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,735.35/799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.19

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