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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.46, 1,198.83 and 583.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.46, 1,198.83 and 583.50 is: 873.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.46 : 1,198.83 = 583.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.46/1,198.83 = 583.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.46x = 1,198.83 × 583.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.46x = 699,517.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,517.31/800.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.89

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