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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.74, 1,200.87 and 253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.74, 1,200.87 and 253.06 is: 379.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.74 : 1,200.87 = 253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.74/1,200.87 = 253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.74x = 1,200.87 × 253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.74x = 303,892.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,892.16/800.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.51

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