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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.89, 1,201.23 and 253.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.89, 1,201.23 and 253.07 is: 379.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.89 : 1,201.23 = 253.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.89/1,201.23 = 253.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.89x = 1,201.23 × 253.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.89x = 303,995.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,995.28/800.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.57

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