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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.28, 1,206.09 and 792.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.28, 1,206.09 and 792.99 is: 1,195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.28 : 1,206.09 = 792.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.28/1,206.09 = 792.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.28x = 1,206.09 × 792.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.28x = 956,417.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,417.31/800.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.10

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