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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.80, 1,200.40 and 556.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.80, 1,200.40 and 556.50 is: 835.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.80 : 1,200.40 = 556.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.80/1,200.40 = 556.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.80x = 1,200.40 × 556.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.80x = 668,022.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,022.60/799.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.24

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