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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.77, 1,199.94 and 594.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.77, 1,199.94 and 594.38 is: 890.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.77 : 1,199.94 = 594.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.77/1,199.94 = 594.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.77x = 1,199.94 × 594.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.77x = 713,220.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,220.34/800.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.67

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