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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.72, 1,198.38 and 526.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.72, 1,198.38 and 526.40 is: 787.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.72 : 1,198.38 = 526.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.72/1,198.38 = 526.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.72x = 1,198.38 × 526.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.72x = 630,827.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,827.23/800.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.82

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