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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.63, 1,201.10 and 252.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.63, 1,201.10 and 252.77 is: 379.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.63 : 1,201.10 = 252.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.63/1,201.10 = 252.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.63x = 1,201.10 × 252.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.63x = 303,594.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,594.78/800.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.20

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