Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.53, 1,198 and 553.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 800.53, 1,198 and 553.99 is: 829.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
800.53 : 1,198 = 553.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
800.53/1,198 = 553.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
800.53x = 1,198 × 553.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
800.53x = 663,680.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 663,680.02/800.53 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 829.05
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