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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.57, 1,200.92 and 585.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.57, 1,200.92 and 585.51 is: 878.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.57 : 1,200.92 = 585.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.57/1,200.92 = 585.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.57x = 1,200.92 × 585.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.57x = 703,147.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,147.74/800.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.31

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