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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.42, 1,199.40 and 511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.42, 1,199.40 and 511.26 is: 766.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.42 : 1,199.40 = 511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.42/1,199.40 = 511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.42x = 1,199.40 × 511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.42x = 613,205.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,205.24/800.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.10

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