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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.81, 1,200.83 and 527.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.81, 1,200.83 and 527.65 is: 792.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.81 : 1,200.83 = 527.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.81/1,200.83 = 527.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.81x = 1,200.83 × 527.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.81x = 633,612.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,612.31/799.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.21

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