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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.55, 1,200.70 and 252.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.55, 1,200.70 and 252.87 is: 379.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.55 : 1,200.70 = 252.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.55/1,200.70 = 252.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.55x = 1,200.70 × 252.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.55x = 303,615.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,615.01/800.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.26

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