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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.16, 1,201.20 and 512.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.16, 1,201.20 and 512.80 is: 769.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.16 : 1,201.20 = 512.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.16/1,201.20 = 512.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.16x = 1,201.20 × 512.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.16x = 615,975.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,975.36/800.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.82

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