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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.10, 1,200.15 and 581.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.10, 1,200.15 and 581.40 is: 872.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.10 : 1,200.15 = 581.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.10/1,200.15 = 581.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.10x = 1,200.15 × 581.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.10x = 697,767.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,767.21/800.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.10

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