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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.74, 1,201.12 and 252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.74, 1,201.12 and 252.90 is: 379.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.74 : 1,201.12 = 252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.74/1,201.12 = 252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.74x = 1,201.12 × 252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.74x = 303,763.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,763.25/800.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.35

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