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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.08, 1,200.42 and 526.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.08, 1,200.42 and 526.10 is: 789.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.08 : 1,200.42 = 526.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.08/1,200.42 = 526.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.08x = 1,200.42 × 526.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.08x = 631,534.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,534.96/800.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.34

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