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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.26, 1,200.56 and 287.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.26, 1,200.56 and 287.26 is: 430.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.26 : 1,200.56 = 287.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.26/1,200.56 = 287.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.26x = 1,200.56 × 287.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.26x = 344,872.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,872.87/800.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.95

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