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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.72, 1,200.62 and 540.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.72, 1,200.62 and 540.88 is: 812.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.72 : 1,200.62 = 540.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.72/1,200.62 = 540.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.72x = 1,200.62 × 540.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.72x = 649,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,389.70/799.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.02

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