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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.80, 1,199.28 and 543.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.80, 1,199.28 and 543.52 is: 813.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.80 : 1,199.28 = 543.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.80/1,199.28 = 543.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.80x = 1,199.28 × 543.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.80x = 651,832.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,832.67/800.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.98

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