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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.11, 1,199.20 and 522.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.11, 1,199.20 and 522.59 is: 783.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.11 : 1,199.20 = 522.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.11/1,199.20 = 522.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.11x = 1,199.20 × 522.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.11x = 626,694.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,694.46/800.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.26

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