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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.12, 1,199.64 and 594.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.12, 1,199.64 and 594.65 is: 891.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.12 : 1,199.64 = 594.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.12/1,199.64 = 594.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.12x = 1,199.64 × 594.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.12x = 713,365.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,365.93/800.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.57

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