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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.16, 1,199.79 and 570.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.16, 1,199.79 and 570.48 is: 855.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.16 : 1,199.79 = 570.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.16/1,199.79 = 570.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.16x = 1,199.79 × 570.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.16x = 684,456.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,456.20/800.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.40

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