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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.58, 1,200.80 and 252.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.58, 1,200.80 and 252.74 is: 379.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.58 : 1,200.80 = 252.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.58/1,200.80 = 252.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.58x = 1,200.80 × 252.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.58x = 303,490.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,490.19/800.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.09

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