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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.96, 1,201.44 and 280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.96, 1,201.44 and 280.94 is: 421.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.96 : 1,201.44 = 280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.96/1,201.44 = 280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.96x = 1,201.44 × 280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.96x = 337,532.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,532.55/800.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.41

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