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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.64, 1,200.68 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.64, 1,200.68 and 287.52 is: 431.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.64 : 1,200.68 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.64/1,200.68 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.64x = 1,200.68 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.64x = 345,219.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,219.51/800.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.18

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