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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.07, 1,200.06 and 215.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.07, 1,200.06 and 215.07 is: 322.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.07 : 1,200.06 = 215.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.07/1,200.06 = 215.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.07x = 1,200.06 × 215.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.07x = 258,096.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,096.90/800.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.59

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