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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.89, 1,201.64 and 280.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.89, 1,201.64 and 280.95 is: 421.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.89 : 1,201.64 = 280.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.89/1,201.64 = 280.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.89x = 1,201.64 × 280.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.89x = 337,600.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,600.76/800.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.53

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