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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.26, 1,200.60 and 252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.26, 1,200.60 and 252.50 is: 378.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.26 : 1,200.60 = 252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.26/1,200.60 = 252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.26x = 1,200.60 × 252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.26x = 303,151.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,151.50/800.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.82

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