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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.88, 1,201.79 and 338.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.88, 1,201.79 and 338.62 is: 508.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.88 : 1,201.79 = 338.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.88/1,201.79 = 338.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.88x = 1,201.79 × 338.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.88x = 406,950.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,950.13/800.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.13

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