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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.71, 1,200.24 and 338.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.71, 1,200.24 and 338.77 is: 507.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.71 : 1,200.24 = 338.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.71/1,200.24 = 338.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.71x = 1,200.24 × 338.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.71x = 406,605.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,605.30/800.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.81

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