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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.57, 1,200.83 and 252.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.57, 1,200.83 and 252.79 is: 379.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.57 : 1,200.83 = 252.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.57/1,200.83 = 252.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.57x = 1,200.83 × 252.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.57x = 303,550.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,550.55/800.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.17

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