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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.01, 1,199.93 and 337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.01, 1,199.93 and 337.86 is: 506.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.01 : 1,199.93 = 337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.01/1,199.93 = 337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.01x = 1,199.93 × 337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.01x = 405,406.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,406.66/800.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.75

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