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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.60, 1,200.60 and 556.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.60, 1,200.60 and 556.40 is: 834.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.60 : 1,200.60 = 556.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.60/1,200.60 = 556.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.60x = 1,200.60 × 556.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.60x = 668,013.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,013.84/800.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.39

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