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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.69, 1,201.01 and 280.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.69, 1,201.01 and 280.54 is: 420.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.69 : 1,201.01 = 280.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.69/1,201.01 = 280.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.69x = 1,201.01 × 280.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.69x = 336,933.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,933.55/800.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.81

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