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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.02, 1,200.56 and 280.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.02, 1,200.56 and 280.02 is: 420.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.02 : 1,200.56 = 280.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.02/1,200.56 = 280.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.02x = 1,200.56 × 280.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.02x = 336,182.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,182.09/800.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.22

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