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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.76, 1,201.02 and 280.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.76, 1,201.02 and 280.74 is: 421.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.76 : 1,201.02 = 280.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.76/1,201.02 = 280.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.76x = 1,201.02 × 280.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.76x = 337,174.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,174.35/800.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.07

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