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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.52, 1,199.19 and 553.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.52, 1,199.19 and 553.11 is: 828.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.52 : 1,199.19 = 553.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.52/1,199.19 = 553.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.52x = 1,199.19 × 553.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.52x = 663,283.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,283.98/800.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.57

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