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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.89, 1,201.52 and 253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.89, 1,201.52 and 253.06 is: 379.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.89 : 1,201.52 = 253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.89/1,201.52 = 253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.89x = 1,201.52 × 253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.89x = 304,056.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,056.65/800.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.65

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