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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.67, 1,201.06 and 337.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.67, 1,201.06 and 337.99 is: 507.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.67 : 1,201.06 = 337.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.67/1,201.06 = 337.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.67x = 1,201.06 × 337.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.67x = 405,946.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,946.27/800.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.01

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