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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.56, 1,199.04 and 595.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.56, 1,199.04 and 595.48 is: 891.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.56 : 1,199.04 = 595.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.56/1,199.04 = 595.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.56x = 1,199.04 × 595.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.56x = 714,004.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,004.34/800.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.88

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