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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.56, 1,200.93 and 338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.56, 1,200.93 and 338.46 is: 507.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.56 : 1,200.93 = 338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.56/1,200.93 = 338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.56x = 1,200.93 × 338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.56x = 406,466.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,466.77/800.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.73

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