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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.01, 1,196.69 and 540.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.01, 1,196.69 and 540.09 is: 807.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.01 : 1,196.69 = 540.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.01/1,196.69 = 540.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.01x = 1,196.69 × 540.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.01x = 646,317.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,317.60/800.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.89

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