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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.12, 1,198.58 and 635.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.12, 1,198.58 and 635.86 is: 952.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.12 : 1,198.58 = 635.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.12/1,198.58 = 635.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.12x = 1,198.58 × 635.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.12x = 762,127.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,127.40/800.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.51

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