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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.06, 1,197.05 and 698.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.06, 1,197.05 and 698.67 is: 1,045.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.06 : 1,197.05 = 698.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.06/1,197.05 = 698.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.06x = 1,197.05 × 698.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.06x = 836,339.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,339.43/800.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.35

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