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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.82, 1,200.60 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.82, 1,200.60 and 338.58 is: 507.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.82 : 1,200.60 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.82/1,200.60 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.82x = 1,200.60 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.82x = 406,499.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,499.15/800.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.60

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