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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.74, 1,200.52 and 252.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.74, 1,200.52 and 252.61 is: 378.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.74 : 1,200.52 = 252.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.74/1,200.52 = 252.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.74x = 1,200.52 × 252.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.74x = 303,263.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,263.36/800.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.73

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