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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.92, 1,200.60 and 453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.92, 1,200.60 and 453.60 is: 680.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.92 : 1,200.60 = 453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.92/1,200.60 = 453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.92x = 1,200.60 × 453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.92x = 544,592.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,592.16/799.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.81

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