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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.56, 1,199.56 and 583.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.56, 1,199.56 and 583.12 is: 873.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.56 : 1,199.56 = 583.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.56/1,199.56 = 583.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.56x = 1,199.56 × 583.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.56x = 699,487.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,487.43/800.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.75

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