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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.68, 1,200.84 and 253.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.68, 1,200.84 and 253.03 is: 379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.68 : 1,200.84 = 253.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.68/1,200.84 = 253.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.68x = 1,200.84 × 253.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.68x = 303,848.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,848.55/800.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.49

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