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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.04, 1,201.56 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.04, 1,201.56 and 253.22 is: 379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.04 : 1,201.56 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.04/1,201.56 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.04x = 1,201.56 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.04x = 304,259.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,259.02/801.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.83

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