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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.28, 1,199.32 and 605.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.28, 1,199.32 and 605.12 is: 906.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.28 : 1,199.32 = 605.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.28/1,199.32 = 605.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.28x = 1,199.32 × 605.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.28x = 725,732.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,732.52/800.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.85

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