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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.75, 1,201.08 and 252.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.75, 1,201.08 and 252.86 is: 379.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.75 : 1,201.08 = 252.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.75/1,201.08 = 252.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.75x = 1,201.08 × 252.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.75x = 303,699.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,699.08/800.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.27

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