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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.10, 1,199.07 and 525.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.10, 1,199.07 and 525.78 is: 787.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.10 : 1,199.07 = 525.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.10/1,199.07 = 525.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.10x = 1,199.07 × 525.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.10x = 630,447.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,447.02/800.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.96

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