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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.18, 1,200.42 and 551.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.18, 1,200.42 and 551.06 is: 826.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.18 : 1,200.42 = 551.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.18/1,200.42 = 551.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.18x = 1,200.42 × 551.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.18x = 661,505.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,505.87/800.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.70

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