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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.80, 1,199.68 and 540.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.80, 1,199.68 and 540.16 is: 809.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.80 : 1,199.68 = 540.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.80/1,199.68 = 540.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.80x = 1,199.68 × 540.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.80x = 648,019.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,019.15/800.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.21

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