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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.72, 1,199.43 and 553.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.72, 1,199.43 and 553.31 is: 828.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.72 : 1,199.43 = 553.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.72/1,199.43 = 553.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.72x = 1,199.43 × 553.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.72x = 663,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,650.62/800.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.82

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