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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.04, 1,202.04 and 288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.04, 1,202.04 and 288.08 is: 432.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.04 : 1,202.04 = 288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.04/1,202.04 = 288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.04x = 1,202.04 × 288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.04x = 346,283.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,283.68/801.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.29

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