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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.84, 1,201.14 and 280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.84, 1,201.14 and 280.80 is: 421.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.84 : 1,201.14 = 280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.84/1,201.14 = 280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.84x = 1,201.14 × 280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.84x = 337,280.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,280.11/800.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.16

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