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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.16, 1,200.12 and 568.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.16, 1,200.12 and 568.32 is: 852.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.16 : 1,200.12 = 568.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.16/1,200.12 = 568.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.16x = 1,200.12 × 568.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.16x = 682,052.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,052.20/800.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.39

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