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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.70, 1,200.13 and 525.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.70, 1,200.13 and 525.69 is: 788.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.70 : 1,200.13 = 525.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.70/1,200.13 = 525.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.70x = 1,200.13 × 525.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.70x = 630,895.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,895.03/799.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.92

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