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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.16, 1,197.15 and 798.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.16, 1,197.15 and 798.11 is: 1,194.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.16 : 1,197.15 = 798.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.16/1,197.15 = 798.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.16x = 1,197.15 × 798.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.16x = 955,451.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,451.40/800.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.08

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