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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.77, 1,200.96 and 307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.77, 1,200.96 and 307.08 is: 460.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.77 : 1,200.96 = 307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.77/1,200.96 = 307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.77x = 1,200.96 × 307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.77x = 368,790.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,790.80/800.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.55

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