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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.70, 1,201.09 and 338.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.70, 1,201.09 and 338.39 is: 507.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.70 : 1,201.09 = 338.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.70/1,201.09 = 338.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.70x = 1,201.09 × 338.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.70x = 406,436.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,436.85/800.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.60

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