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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.03, 1,201.64 and 280.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.03, 1,201.64 and 280.99 is: 421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.03 : 1,201.64 = 280.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.03/1,201.64 = 280.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.03x = 1,201.64 × 280.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.03x = 337,648.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,648.46/801.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.52

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