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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.16, 1,193.09 and 799.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.16, 1,193.09 and 799.08 is: 1,191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.16 : 1,193.09 = 799.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.16/1,193.09 = 799.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.16x = 1,193.09 × 799.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.16x = 953,374.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,374.36/800.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.48

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