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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.61, 1,200.90 and 252.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.61, 1,200.90 and 252.83 is: 379.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.61 : 1,200.90 = 252.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.61/1,200.90 = 252.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.61x = 1,200.90 × 252.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.61x = 303,617.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,617.54/800.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.23

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