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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.91, 1,200.67 and 280.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.91, 1,200.67 and 280.83 is: 421.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.91 : 1,200.67 = 280.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.91/1,200.67 = 280.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.91x = 1,200.67 × 280.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.91x = 337,183.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,183.45/800.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.00

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