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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.07, 1,197.06 and 526.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.07, 1,197.06 and 526.49 is: 787.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.07 : 1,197.06 = 526.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.07/1,197.06 = 526.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.07x = 1,197.06 × 526.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.07x = 630,240.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,240.12/800.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.73

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