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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.13, 1,199.91 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.13, 1,199.91 and 244.62 is: 366.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.13 : 1,199.91 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.13/1,199.91 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.13x = 1,199.91 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.13x = 293,521.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,521.98/800.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.84

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