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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.50, 1,200.72 and 273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.50, 1,200.72 and 273.45 is: 410.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.50 : 1,200.72 = 273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.50/1,200.72 = 273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.50x = 1,200.72 × 273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.50x = 328,336.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,336.88/800.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.16

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