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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.38, 1,198.98 and 525.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.38, 1,198.98 and 525.62 is: 787.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.38 : 1,198.98 = 525.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.38/1,198.98 = 525.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.38x = 1,198.98 × 525.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.38x = 630,207.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,207.87/800.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.39

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