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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.83, 1,201.11 and 569.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.83, 1,201.11 and 569.02 is: 853.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.83 : 1,201.11 = 569.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.83/1,201.11 = 569.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.83x = 1,201.11 × 569.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.83x = 683,449.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,449.61/800.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.43

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