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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.48, 1,199.51 and 511.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.48, 1,199.51 and 511.31 is: 766.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.48 : 1,199.51 = 511.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.48/1,199.51 = 511.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.48x = 1,199.51 × 511.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.48x = 613,323.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,323.82/800.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.19

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