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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.80, 1,200.72 and 671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.80, 1,200.72 and 671.60 is: 1,007.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.80 : 1,200.72 = 671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.80/1,200.72 = 671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.80x = 1,200.72 × 671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.80x = 806,403.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,403.55/800.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.00

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