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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.75, 1,201.67 and 287.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.75, 1,201.67 and 287.75 is: 431.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.75 : 1,201.67 = 287.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.75/1,201.67 = 287.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.75x = 1,201.67 × 287.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.75x = 345,780.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,780.54/800.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.82

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