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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.76, 1,200.46 and 338.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.76, 1,200.46 and 338.90 is: 508.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.76 : 1,200.46 = 338.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.76/1,200.46 = 338.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.76x = 1,200.46 × 338.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.76x = 406,835.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,835.89/800.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.06

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