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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.69, 1,199.88 and 781.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.69, 1,199.88 and 781.52 is: 1,171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.69 : 1,199.88 = 781.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.69/1,199.88 = 781.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.69x = 1,199.88 × 781.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.69x = 937,724.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,724.22/800.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.15

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