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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.58, 1,200.86 and 252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.58, 1,200.86 and 252.80 is: 379.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.58 : 1,200.86 = 252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.58/1,200.86 = 252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.58x = 1,200.86 × 252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.58x = 303,570.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,570.14/800.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.19

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