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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.01, 1,199.79 and 568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.01, 1,199.79 and 568.20 is: 852.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.01 : 1,199.79 = 568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.01/1,199.79 = 568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.01x = 1,199.79 × 568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.01x = 681,720.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,720.68/800.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.14

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