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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.97, 1,200.65 and 280.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.97, 1,200.65 and 280.62 is: 420.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.97 : 1,200.65 = 280.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.97/1,200.65 = 280.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.97x = 1,200.65 × 280.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.97x = 336,925.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,925.00/800.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.65

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