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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.16, 1,200.06 and 383.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.16, 1,200.06 and 383.46 is: 575.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.16 : 1,200.06 = 383.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.16/1,200.06 = 383.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.16x = 1,200.06 × 383.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.16x = 460,175.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,175.01/800.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.10

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