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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.64, 1,201.32 and 361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.64, 1,201.32 and 361.92 is: 543.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.64 : 1,201.32 = 361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.64/1,201.32 = 361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.64x = 1,201.32 × 361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.64x = 434,781.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,781.73/800.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.04

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