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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.78, 1,199.94 and 539.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.78, 1,199.94 and 539.82 is: 808.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.78 : 1,199.94 = 539.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.78/1,199.94 = 539.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.78x = 1,199.94 × 539.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.78x = 647,751.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,751.61/800.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.90

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