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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.12, 1,105.14 and 578.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.12, 1,105.14 and 578.72 is: 799.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.12 : 1,105.14 = 578.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.12/1,105.14 = 578.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.12x = 1,105.14 × 578.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.12x = 639,561.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,561.10/800.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.34

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