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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.91, 1,193.65 and 799.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.91, 1,193.65 and 799.70 is: 1,191.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.91 : 1,193.65 = 799.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.91/1,193.65 = 799.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.91x = 1,193.65 × 799.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.91x = 954,553.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,553.94/800.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.84

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