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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.86, 1,201.31 and 307.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.86, 1,201.31 and 307.22 is: 460.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.86 : 1,201.31 = 307.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.86/1,201.31 = 307.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.86x = 1,201.31 × 307.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.86x = 369,062.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,062.58/800.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.83

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