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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.52, 1,200.79 and 252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.52, 1,200.79 and 252.75 is: 379.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.52 : 1,200.79 = 252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.52/1,200.79 = 252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.52x = 1,200.79 × 252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.52x = 303,499.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,499.67/800.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.13

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