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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.72, 1,201.26 and 338.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.72, 1,201.26 and 338.54 is: 507.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.72 : 1,201.26 = 338.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.72/1,201.26 = 338.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.72x = 1,201.26 × 338.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.72x = 406,668.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,668.55/800.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.88

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