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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.55, 1,200.60 and 252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.55, 1,200.60 and 252.90 is: 379.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.55 : 1,200.60 = 252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.55/1,200.60 = 252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.55x = 1,200.60 × 252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.55x = 303,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,631.74/800.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.28

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