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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.52, 1,201.02 and 252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.52, 1,201.02 and 252.78 is: 379.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.52 : 1,201.02 = 252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.52/1,201.02 = 252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.52x = 1,201.02 × 252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.52x = 303,593.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,593.84/800.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.25

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