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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.41, 1,199.92 and 280.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.41, 1,199.92 and 280.33 is: 420.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.41 : 1,199.92 = 280.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.41/1,199.92 = 280.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.41x = 1,199.92 × 280.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.41x = 336,373.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,373.57/800.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.25

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