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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.93, 1,200.89 and 332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.93, 1,200.89 and 332.25 is: 498.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.93 : 1,200.89 = 332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.93/1,200.89 = 332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.93x = 1,200.89 × 332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.93x = 398,995.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,995.70/800.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.17

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