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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.76, 1,200.46 and 367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.76, 1,200.46 and 367.40 is: 550.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.76 : 1,200.46 = 367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.76/1,200.46 = 367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.76x = 1,200.46 × 367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.76x = 441,049.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,049.00/800.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.79

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