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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.42, 1,201.32 and 592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.42, 1,201.32 and 592.40 is: 889.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.42 : 1,201.32 = 592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.42/1,201.32 = 592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.42x = 1,201.32 × 592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.42x = 711,661.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,661.97/800.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.11

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