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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.82, 1,200.92 and 280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.82, 1,200.92 and 280.68 is: 420.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.82 : 1,200.92 = 280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.82/1,200.92 = 280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.82x = 1,200.92 × 280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.82x = 337,074.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,074.23/800.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.91

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