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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.47, 1,200.86 and 280.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.47, 1,200.86 and 280.62 is: 420.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.47 : 1,200.86 = 280.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.47/1,200.86 = 280.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.47x = 1,200.86 × 280.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.47x = 336,985.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,985.33/800.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.98

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