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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.82, 1,200.42 and 338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.82, 1,200.42 and 338.94 is: 508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.82 : 1,200.42 = 338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.82/1,200.42 = 338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.82x = 1,200.42 × 338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.82x = 406,870.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,870.35/800.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.07

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