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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.88, 1,200.90 and 367.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.88, 1,200.90 and 367.66 is: 551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.88 : 1,200.90 = 367.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.88/1,200.90 = 367.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.88x = 1,200.90 × 367.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.88x = 441,522.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,522.89/800.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.30

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