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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.69, 1,200.86 and 280.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.69, 1,200.86 and 280.56 is: 420.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.69 : 1,200.86 = 280.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.69/1,200.86 = 280.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.69x = 1,200.86 × 280.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.69x = 336,917.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,917.43/800.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.79

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