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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.62, 1,199.60 and 280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.62, 1,199.60 and 280.34 is: 420.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.62 : 1,199.60 = 280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.62/1,199.60 = 280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.62x = 1,199.60 × 280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.62x = 336,295.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,295.86/800.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.04

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