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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.02, 1,200.62 and 280.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.02, 1,200.62 and 280.52 is: 420.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.02 : 1,200.62 = 280.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.02/1,200.62 = 280.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.02x = 1,200.62 × 280.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.02x = 336,797.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,797.92/801.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.46

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