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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.32, 1,200.72 and 556.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.32, 1,200.72 and 556.96 is: 835.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.32 : 1,200.72 = 556.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.32/1,200.72 = 556.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.32x = 1,200.72 × 556.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.32x = 668,753.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,753.01/800.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.61

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