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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.99, 1,200.56 and 338.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.99, 1,200.56 and 338.61 is: 507.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.99 : 1,200.56 = 338.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.99/1,200.56 = 338.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.99x = 1,200.56 × 338.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.99x = 406,524.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,524.43/800.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.53

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