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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.19, 1,198.40 and 506.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.19, 1,198.40 and 506.67 is: 758.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.19 : 1,198.40 = 506.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.19/1,198.40 = 506.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.19x = 1,198.40 × 506.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.19x = 607,186.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,186.30/800.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.80

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