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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.66, 1,200.08 and 526.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.66, 1,200.08 and 526.30 is: 788.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.66 : 1,200.08 = 526.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.66/1,200.08 = 526.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.66x = 1,200.08 × 526.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.66x = 631,602.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,602.10/800.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.85

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