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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.98, 1,201.06 and 367.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.98, 1,201.06 and 367.77 is: 551.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.98 : 1,201.06 = 367.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.98/1,201.06 = 367.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.98x = 1,201.06 × 367.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.98x = 441,713.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,713.84/800.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.47

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