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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.82, 1,201.44 and 253.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.82, 1,201.44 and 253.01 is: 379.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.82 : 1,201.44 = 253.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.82/1,201.44 = 253.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.82x = 1,201.44 × 253.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.82x = 303,975.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,975.07/800.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.58

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