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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.53, 1,200.86 and 252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.53, 1,200.86 and 252.56 is: 378.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.53 : 1,200.86 = 252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.53/1,200.86 = 252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.53x = 1,200.86 × 252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.53x = 303,291.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,291.89/800.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.87

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