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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.52, 1,206.99 and 700.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.52, 1,206.99 and 700.00 is: 1,054.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.52 : 1,206.99 = 700.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.52/1,206.99 = 700.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.52x = 1,206.99 × 700.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.52x = 844,889.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,889.98/801.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.11

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